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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,337.66, 408,517.47 and 94,862.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,337.66, 408,517.47 and 94,862.61 is: 142,297.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,337.66 : 408,517.47 = 94,862.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,337.66/408,517.47 = 94,862.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,337.66x = 408,517.47 × 94,862.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,337.66x = 38,753,033,434.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,753,033,434.80/272,337.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,297.74

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