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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,366.91, 408,561.35 and 94,891.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,366.91, 408,561.35 and 94,891.89 is: 142,341.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,366.91 : 408,561.35 = 94,891.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,366.91/408,561.35 = 94,891.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,366.91x = 408,561.35 × 94,891.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,366.91x = 38,769,158,207.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,769,158,207.99/272,366.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,341.66

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