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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,638.52, 407,208.31 and 94,021.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,638.52, 407,208.31 and 94,021.31 is: 140,945.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,638.52 : 407,208.31 = 94,021.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,638.52/407,208.31 = 94,021.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,638.52x = 407,208.31 × 94,021.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,638.52x = 38,286,258,278.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,286,258,278.98/271,638.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,945.62

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