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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,651.66, 407,385.21 and 94,117.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,651.66, 407,385.21 and 94,117.22 is: 141,143.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,651.66 : 407,385.21 = 94,117.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,651.66/407,385.21 = 94,117.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,651.66x = 407,385.21 × 94,117.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,651.66x = 38,341,965,569.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,341,965,569.57/271,651.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,143.87

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