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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,306.36, 408,461.57 and 94,813.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,306.36, 408,461.57 and 94,813.10 is: 142,220.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,306.36 : 408,461.57 = 94,813.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,306.36/408,461.57 = 94,813.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,306.36x = 408,461.57 × 94,813.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,306.36x = 38,727,507,682.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,727,507,682.57/272,306.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,220.36

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