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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,446.44, 408,671.93 and 94,953.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,446.44, 408,671.93 and 94,953.16 is: 142,430.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,446.44 : 408,671.93 = 94,953.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,446.44/408,671.93 = 94,953.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,446.44x = 408,671.93 × 94,953.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,446.44x = 38,804,691,905.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,804,691,905.02/272,446.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,430.54

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