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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,656.16, 407,391.95 and 94,121.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,656.16, 407,391.95 and 94,121.73 is: 141,150.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,656.16 : 407,391.95 = 94,121.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,656.16/407,391.95 = 94,121.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,656.16x = 407,391.95 × 94,121.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,656.16x = 38,344,435,357.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,344,435,357.38/271,656.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,150.62

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