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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,237.37, 408,358.27 and 94,619.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,237.37, 408,358.27 and 94,619.82 is: 141,930.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,237.37 : 408,358.27 = 94,619.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,237.37/408,358.27 = 94,619.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,237.37x = 408,358.27 × 94,619.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,237.37x = 38,638,786,002.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,638,786,002.91/272,237.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,930.50

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