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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,114.32, 408,357.24 and 94,619.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,114.32, 408,357.24 and 94,619.56 is: 141,993.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,114.32 : 408,357.24 = 94,619.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,114.32/408,357.24 = 94,619.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,114.32x = 408,357.24 × 94,619.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,114.32x = 38,638,582,371.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,638,582,371.61/272,114.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,993.93

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