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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,033.10, 408,049.65 and 94,558.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,033.10, 408,049.65 and 94,558.05 is: 141,837.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,033.10 : 408,049.65 = 94,558.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,033.10/408,049.65 = 94,558.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,033.10x = 408,049.65 × 94,558.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,033.10x = 38,584,379,207.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,584,379,207.18/272,033.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,837.08

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