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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,186.12, 408,346.14 and 94,694.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,186.12, 408,346.14 and 94,694.66 is: 142,065.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,186.12 : 408,346.14 = 94,694.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,186.12/408,346.14 = 94,694.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,186.12x = 408,346.14 × 94,694.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,186.12x = 38,668,196,847.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,668,196,847.88/272,186.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,065.28

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