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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,343.16, 408,525.72 and 94,868.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,343.16, 408,525.72 and 94,868.12 is: 142,306.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,343.16 : 408,525.72 = 94,868.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,343.16/408,525.72 = 94,868.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,343.16x = 408,525.72 × 94,868.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,343.16x = 38,756,067,028.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,756,067,028.05/272,343.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,306.00

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