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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,691.08, 407,444.34 and 94,156.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,691.08, 407,444.34 and 94,156.60 is: 141,202.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,691.08 : 407,444.34 = 94,156.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,691.08/407,444.34 = 94,156.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,691.08x = 407,444.34 × 94,156.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,691.08x = 38,363,573,743.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,363,573,743.64/271,691.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,202.92

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