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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,150.32, 408,411.24 and 94,655.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,150.32, 408,411.24 and 94,655.56 is: 142,047.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,150.32 : 408,411.24 = 94,655.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,150.32/408,411.24 = 94,655.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,150.32x = 408,411.24 × 94,655.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,150.32x = 38,658,394,632.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,658,394,632.49/272,150.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,047.95

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