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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,294.25, 408,496.71 and 94,815.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,294.25, 408,496.71 and 94,815.09 is: 142,241.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,294.25 : 408,496.71 = 94,815.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,294.25/408,496.71 = 94,815.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,294.25x = 408,496.71 × 94,815.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,294.25x = 38,731,652,323.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,731,652,323.35/272,294.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,241.90

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