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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,807.70, 407,711.55 and 94,296.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,807.70, 407,711.55 and 94,296.20 is: 141,444.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,807.70 : 407,711.55 = 94,296.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,807.70/407,711.55 = 94,296.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,807.70x = 407,711.55 × 94,296.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,807.70x = 38,445,649,861.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,445,649,861.11/271,807.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,444.30

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