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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,130.16, 408,232.19 and 94,614.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,130.16, 408,232.19 and 94,614.20 is: 141,934.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,130.16 : 408,232.19 = 94,614.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,130.16/408,232.19 = 94,614.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,130.16x = 408,232.19 × 94,614.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,130.16x = 38,624,562,071.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,624,562,071.10/272,130.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,934.15

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