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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,280.60, 408,323.70 and 94,793.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,280.60, 408,323.70 and 94,793.40 is: 142,156.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,280.60 : 408,323.70 = 94,793.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,280.60/408,323.70 = 94,793.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,280.60x = 408,323.70 × 94,793.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,280.60x = 38,706,391,823.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,706,391,823.58/272,280.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,156.26

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