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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,201.13, 408,355.16 and 94,713.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,201.13, 408,355.16 and 94,713.93 is: 142,089.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,201.13 : 408,355.16 = 94,713.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,201.13/408,355.16 = 94,713.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,201.13x = 408,355.16 × 94,713.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,201.13x = 38,676,921,565.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,676,921,565.81/272,201.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,089.50

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