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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,372.16, 408,569.22 and 94,897.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,372.16, 408,569.22 and 94,897.14 is: 142,349.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,372.16 : 408,569.22 = 94,897.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,372.16/408,569.22 = 94,897.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,372.16x = 408,569.22 × 94,897.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,372.16x = 38,772,050,470.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,772,050,470.03/272,372.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,349.54

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