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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,872.44, 407,812.76 and 94,385.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,872.44, 407,812.76 and 94,385.09 is: 141,579.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,872.44 : 407,812.76 = 94,385.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,872.44/407,812.76 = 94,385.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,872.44x = 407,812.76 × 94,385.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,872.44x = 38,491,444,055.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,491,444,055.75/271,872.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,579.06

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