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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,030.60, 408,045.90 and 94,555.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,030.60, 408,045.90 and 94,555.55 is: 141,833.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,030.60 : 408,045.90 = 94,555.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,030.60/408,045.90 = 94,555.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,030.60x = 408,045.90 × 94,555.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,030.60x = 38,583,004,499.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,583,004,499.75/272,030.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,833.33

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