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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,372.88, 408,561.14 and 94,883.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,372.88, 408,561.14 and 94,883.25 is: 142,325.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,372.88 : 408,561.14 = 94,883.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,372.88/408,561.14 = 94,883.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,372.88x = 408,561.14 × 94,883.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,372.88x = 38,765,608,312.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,765,608,312.49/272,372.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,325.51

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