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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,652.66, 407,386.71 and 94,118.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,652.66, 407,386.71 and 94,118.22 is: 141,145.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,652.66 : 407,386.71 = 94,118.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,652.66/407,386.71 = 94,118.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,652.66x = 407,386.71 × 94,118.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,652.66x = 38,342,511,996.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,342,511,996.86/271,652.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,145.36

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