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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,905.60, 407,858.40 and 94,430.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,905.60, 407,858.40 and 94,430.55 is: 141,645.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,905.60 : 407,858.40 = 94,430.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,905.60/407,858.40 = 94,430.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,905.60x = 407,858.40 × 94,430.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,905.60x = 38,514,293,034.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,514,293,034.12/271,905.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,645.83

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