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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,130.41, 408,232.56 and 94,614.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,130.41, 408,232.56 and 94,614.45 is: 141,934.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,130.41 : 408,232.56 = 94,614.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,130.41/408,232.56 = 94,614.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,130.41x = 408,232.56 × 94,614.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,130.41x = 38,624,699,136.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,624,699,136.49/272,130.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,934.52

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