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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,282.40, 408,423.60 and 94,730.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,282.40, 408,423.60 and 94,730.40 is: 142,095.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,282.40 : 408,423.60 = 94,730.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,282.40/408,423.60 = 94,730.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,282.40x = 408,423.60 × 94,730.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,282.40x = 38,690,130,997.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,690,130,997.44/272,282.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,095.60

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