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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,058.48, 407,854.44 and 94,454.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,058.48, 407,854.44 and 94,454.64 is: 141,600.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,058.48 : 407,854.44 = 94,454.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,058.48/407,854.44 = 94,454.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,058.48x = 407,854.44 × 94,454.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,058.48x = 38,523,744,302.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,523,744,302.60/272,058.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,600.97

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