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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,032.85, 408,049.28 and 94,557.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,032.85, 408,049.28 and 94,557.80 is: 141,836.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,032.85 : 408,049.28 = 94,557.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,032.85/408,049.28 = 94,557.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,032.85x = 408,049.28 × 94,557.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,032.85x = 38,584,242,208.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,584,242,208.38/272,032.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,836.70

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