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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,031.85, 408,047.78 and 94,556.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,031.85, 408,047.78 and 94,556.80 is: 141,835.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,031.85 : 408,047.78 = 94,556.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,031.85/408,047.78 = 94,556.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,031.85x = 408,047.78 × 94,556.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,031.85x = 38,583,692,323.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,583,692,323.90/272,031.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,835.20

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