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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,002.60, 407,906.70 and 94,515.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,002.60, 407,906.70 and 94,515.40 is: 141,739.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,002.60 : 407,906.70 = 94,515.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,002.60/407,906.70 = 94,515.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,002.60x = 407,906.70 × 94,515.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,002.60x = 38,553,464,913.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,553,464,913.18/272,002.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,739.32

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