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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,222.24, 408,450.48 and 94,632.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,222.24, 408,450.48 and 94,632.56 is: 141,989.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,222.24 : 408,450.48 = 94,632.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,222.24/408,450.48 = 94,632.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,222.24x = 408,450.48 × 94,632.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,222.24x = 38,652,714,555.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,652,714,555.63/272,222.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,989.55

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