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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,377.63, 408,568.26 and 94,888

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,377.63, 408,568.26 and 94,888 is: 142,332.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,377.63 : 408,568.26 = 94,888 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,377.63/408,568.26 = 94,888/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,377.63x = 408,568.26 × 94,888
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,377.63x = 38,768,225,054.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,768,225,054.88/272,377.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,332.63

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