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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,024.30, 408,036.13 and 94,531.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,024.30, 408,036.13 and 94,531.33 is: 141,796.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,024.30 : 408,036.13 = 94,531.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,024.30/408,036.13 = 94,531.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,024.30x = 408,036.13 × 94,531.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,024.30x = 38,572,198,056.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,572,198,056.95/272,024.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,796.88

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