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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,028.10, 408,042.15 and 94,553.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,028.10, 408,042.15 and 94,553.05 is: 141,829.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,028.10 : 408,042.15 = 94,553.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,028.10/408,042.15 = 94,553.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,028.10x = 408,042.15 × 94,553.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,028.10x = 38,581,629,811.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,581,629,811.06/272,028.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,829.58

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