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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,014.02, 408,021.95 and 94,522.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,014.02, 408,021.95 and 94,522.57 is: 141,784.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,014.02 : 408,021.95 = 94,522.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,014.02/408,021.95 = 94,522.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,014.02x = 408,021.95 × 94,522.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,014.02x = 38,567,282,546.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,567,282,546.66/272,014.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,784.17

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