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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,183.54, 408,319.07 and 94,741.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,183.54, 408,319.07 and 94,741.29 is: 142,127.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,183.54 : 408,319.07 = 94,741.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,183.54/408,319.07 = 94,741.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,183.54x = 408,319.07 × 94,741.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,183.54x = 38,684,674,949.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,684,674,949.69/272,183.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,127.17

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