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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,568.54, 407,255.60 and 94,027.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,568.54, 407,255.60 and 94,027.88 is: 141,008.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,568.54 : 407,255.60 = 94,027.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,568.54/407,255.60 = 94,027.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,568.54x = 407,255.60 × 94,027.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,568.54x = 38,293,380,686.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,293,380,686.13/271,568.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,008.16

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