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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,071.10, 408,180.10 and 94,587.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,071.10, 408,180.10 and 94,587.96 is: 141,907.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,071.10 : 408,180.10 = 94,587.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,071.10/408,180.10 = 94,587.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,071.10x = 408,180.10 × 94,587.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,071.10x = 38,608,922,971.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,608,922,971.60/272,071.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,907.48

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