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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,973.58, 407,706.72 and 91,933.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,973.58, 407,706.72 and 91,933.73 is: 137,814.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,973.58 : 407,706.72 = 91,933.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,973.58/407,706.72 = 91,933.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,973.58x = 407,706.72 × 91,933.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,973.58x = 37,481,999,515.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,481,999,515.67/271,973.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,814.86

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