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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,263.47, 408,581.27 and 94,770.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,263.47, 408,581.27 and 94,770.48 is: 142,220.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,263.47 : 408,581.27 = 94,770.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,263.47/408,581.27 = 94,770.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,263.47x = 408,581.27 × 94,770.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,263.47x = 38,721,443,608.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,721,443,608.03/272,263.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,220.49

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