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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,340.66, 408,521.98 and 94,865.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,340.66, 408,521.98 and 94,865.62 is: 142,302.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,340.66 : 408,521.98 = 94,865.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,340.66/408,521.98 = 94,865.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,340.66x = 408,521.98 × 94,865.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,340.66x = 38,754,690,916.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,754,690,916.33/272,340.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,302.26

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