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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,229.12, 408,387.24 and 94,786.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,229.12, 408,387.24 and 94,786.56 is: 142,195.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,229.12 : 408,387.24 = 94,786.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,229.12/408,387.24 = 94,786.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,229.12x = 408,387.24 × 94,786.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,229.12x = 38,709,621,627.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,709,621,627.49/272,229.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,195.01

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