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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,295.75, 408,498.96 and 94,816.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,295.75, 408,498.96 and 94,816.59 is: 142,244.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,295.75 : 408,498.96 = 94,816.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,295.75/408,498.96 = 94,816.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,295.75x = 408,498.96 × 94,816.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,295.75x = 38,732,478,405.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,732,478,405.75/272,295.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,244.15

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