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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,188.56, 408,349.78 and 94,697.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,188.56, 408,349.78 and 94,697.08 is: 142,068.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,188.56 : 408,349.78 = 94,697.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,188.56/408,349.78 = 94,697.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,188.56x = 408,349.78 × 94,697.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,188.56x = 38,669,531,784.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,669,531,784.64/272,188.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,068.91

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