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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,146.36, 408,405.26 and 94,651.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,146.36, 408,405.26 and 94,651.56 is: 142,041.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,146.36 : 408,405.26 = 94,651.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,146.36/408,405.26 = 94,651.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,146.36x = 408,405.26 × 94,651.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,146.36x = 38,656,194,971.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,656,194,971.21/272,146.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,041.93

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