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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,003.60, 407,908.20 and 94,516.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,003.60, 407,908.20 and 94,516.40 is: 141,740.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,003.60 : 407,908.20 = 94,516.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,003.60/407,908.20 = 94,516.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,003.60x = 407,908.20 × 94,516.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,003.60x = 38,554,014,594.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,554,014,594.48/272,003.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,740.82

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