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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,265.12, 408,441.33 and 94,822.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,265.12, 408,441.33 and 94,822.56 is: 142,249.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,265.12 : 408,441.33 = 94,822.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,265.12/408,441.33 = 94,822.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,265.12x = 408,441.33 × 94,822.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,265.12x = 38,729,452,520.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,729,452,520.40/272,265.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,249.04

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