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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,130.60, 408,098.70 and 94,643.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,130.60, 408,098.70 and 94,643.40 is: 141,931.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,130.60 : 408,098.70 = 94,643.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,130.60/408,098.70 = 94,643.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,130.60x = 408,098.70 × 94,643.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,130.60x = 38,623,848,503.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,623,848,503.58/272,130.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,931.30

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