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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,005.48, 407,774.94 and 94,401.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,005.48, 407,774.94 and 94,401.64 is: 141,521.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,005.48 : 407,774.94 = 94,401.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,005.48/407,774.94 = 94,401.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,005.48x = 407,774.94 × 94,401.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,005.48x = 38,494,623,086.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,494,623,086.90/272,005.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,521.50

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