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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,236.33, 408,471.54 and 94,646.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,236.33, 408,471.54 and 94,646.53 is: 142,010.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,236.33 : 408,471.54 = 94,646.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,236.33/408,471.54 = 94,646.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,236.33x = 408,471.54 × 94,646.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,236.33x = 38,660,413,864.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,660,413,864.76/272,236.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,010.49

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