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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,373.13, 408,561.51 and 94,883.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,373.13, 408,561.51 and 94,883.50 is: 142,325.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,373.13 : 408,561.51 = 94,883.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,373.13/408,561.51 = 94,883.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,373.13x = 408,561.51 × 94,883.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,373.13x = 38,765,746,034.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,765,746,034.09/272,373.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,325.88

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