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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,367.16, 408,561.72 and 94,892.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,367.16, 408,561.72 and 94,892.14 is: 142,342.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,367.16 : 408,561.72 = 94,892.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,367.16/408,561.72 = 94,892.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,367.16x = 408,561.72 × 94,892.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,367.16x = 38,769,295,932.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,769,295,932.88/272,367.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,342.04

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