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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,147.32, 408,406.74 and 94,652.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,147.32, 408,406.74 and 94,652.56 is: 142,043.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,147.32 : 408,406.74 = 94,652.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,147.32/408,406.74 = 94,652.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,147.32x = 408,406.74 × 94,652.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,147.32x = 38,656,743,462.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,656,743,462.25/272,147.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,043.45

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