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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,968.30, 409,464.60 and 93,051.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,968.30, 409,464.60 and 93,051.10 is: 139,580.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,968.30 : 409,464.60 = 93,051.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,968.30/409,464.60 = 93,051.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,968.30x = 409,464.60 × 93,051.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,968.30x = 38,101,131,441.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,101,131,441.06/272,968.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,580.79

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