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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,088.10, 408,205.68 and 94,604.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,088.10, 408,205.68 and 94,604.86 is: 141,932.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,088.10 : 408,205.68 = 94,604.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,088.10/408,205.68 = 94,604.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,088.10x = 408,205.68 × 94,604.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,088.10x = 38,618,241,207.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,618,241,207.60/272,088.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,932.86

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