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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,317.41, 408,487.05 and 94,842.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,317.41, 408,487.05 and 94,842.36 is: 142,267.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,317.41 : 408,487.05 = 94,842.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,317.41/408,487.05 = 94,842.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,317.41x = 408,487.05 × 94,842.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,317.41x = 38,741,875,851.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,741,875,851.44/272,317.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,267.35

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