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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,106.63, 408,159.49 and 94,613.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,106.63, 408,159.49 and 94,613.35 is: 141,919.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,106.63 : 408,159.49 = 94,613.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,106.63/408,159.49 = 94,613.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,106.63x = 408,159.49 × 94,613.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,106.63x = 38,617,336,683.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,617,336,683.19/272,106.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,919.87

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