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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,189.56, 408,351.28 and 94,698.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,189.56, 408,351.28 and 94,698.08 is: 142,070.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,189.56 : 408,351.28 = 94,698.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,189.56/408,351.28 = 94,698.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,189.56x = 408,351.28 × 94,698.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,189.56x = 38,670,082,181.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,670,082,181.54/272,189.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,070.41

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