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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,021.40, 408,032.10 and 94,469.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,021.40, 408,032.10 and 94,469.40 is: 141,704.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,021.40 : 408,032.10 = 94,469.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,021.40/408,032.10 = 94,469.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,021.40x = 408,032.10 × 94,469.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,021.40x = 38,546,547,667.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,546,547,667.74/272,021.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,704.10

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