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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,370.66, 408,566.97 and 94,895.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,370.66, 408,566.97 and 94,895.64 is: 142,347.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,370.66 : 408,566.97 = 94,895.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,370.66/408,566.97 = 94,895.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,370.66x = 408,566.97 × 94,895.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,370.66x = 38,771,224,101.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,771,224,101.01/272,370.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,347.29

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