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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,029.10, 408,043.65 and 94,554.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,029.10, 408,043.65 and 94,554.05 is: 141,831.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,029.10 : 408,043.65 = 94,554.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,029.10/408,043.65 = 94,554.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,029.10x = 408,043.65 × 94,554.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,029.10x = 38,582,179,684.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,582,179,684.28/272,029.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,831.08

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