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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,655.42, 407,390.82 and 94,120.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,655.42, 407,390.82 and 94,120.98 is: 141,149.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,655.42 : 407,390.82 = 94,120.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,655.42/407,390.82 = 94,120.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,655.42x = 407,390.82 × 94,120.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,655.42x = 38,344,023,221.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,344,023,221.40/271,655.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,149.49

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