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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,977.48, 407,971.08 and 94,490.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,977.48, 407,971.08 and 94,490.28 is: 141,737.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,977.48 : 407,971.08 = 94,490.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,977.48/407,971.08 = 94,490.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,977.48x = 407,971.08 × 94,490.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,977.48x = 38,549,301,581.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,549,301,581.10/271,977.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,737.11

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