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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,235.33, 408,470.04 and 94,645.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,235.33, 408,470.04 and 94,645.53 is: 142,008.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,235.33 : 408,470.04 = 94,645.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,235.33/408,470.04 = 94,645.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,235.33x = 408,470.04 × 94,645.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,235.33x = 38,659,863,424.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,659,863,424.92/272,235.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,008.99

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