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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,321.58, 408,484.20 and 94,828.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,321.58, 408,484.20 and 94,828.01 is: 142,242.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,321.58 : 408,484.20 = 94,828.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,321.58/408,484.20 = 94,828.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,321.58x = 408,484.20 × 94,828.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,321.58x = 38,735,741,760.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,735,741,760.02/272,321.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,242.64

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