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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,144.32, 408,402.24 and 94,649.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,144.32, 408,402.24 and 94,649.56 is: 142,038.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,144.32 : 408,402.24 = 94,649.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,144.32/408,402.24 = 94,649.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,144.32x = 408,402.24 × 94,649.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,144.32x = 38,655,092,319.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,655,092,319.01/272,144.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,038.95

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