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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,136.60, 408,107.70 and 94,649.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,136.60, 408,107.70 and 94,649.40 is: 141,940.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,136.60 : 408,107.70 = 94,649.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,136.60/408,107.70 = 94,649.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,136.60x = 408,107.70 × 94,649.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,136.60x = 38,627,148,940.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,627,148,940.38/272,136.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,940.29

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