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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,327.54, 408,502.24 and 94,852.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,327.54, 408,502.24 and 94,852.49 is: 142,282.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,327.54 : 408,502.24 = 94,852.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,327.54/408,502.24 = 94,852.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,327.54x = 408,502.24 × 94,852.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,327.54x = 38,747,452,354.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,747,452,354.94/272,327.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,282.54

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