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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,333.16, 408,510.68 and 94,858.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,333.16, 408,510.68 and 94,858.11 is: 142,290.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,333.16 : 408,510.68 = 94,858.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,333.16/408,510.68 = 94,858.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,333.16x = 408,510.68 × 94,858.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,333.16x = 38,750,550,545.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,750,550,545.32/272,333.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,290.97

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