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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,010.60, 407,918.70 and 94,523.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,010.60, 407,918.70 and 94,523.40 is: 141,751.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,010.60 : 407,918.70 = 94,523.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,010.60/407,918.70 = 94,523.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,010.60x = 407,918.70 × 94,523.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,010.60x = 38,557,862,447.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,557,862,447.58/272,010.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,751.32

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