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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,452.55, 408,681.15 and 94,959.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,452.55, 408,681.15 and 94,959.28 is: 142,439.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,452.55 : 408,681.15 = 94,959.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,452.55/408,681.15 = 94,959.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,452.55x = 408,681.15 × 94,959.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,452.55x = 38,808,065,235.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,808,065,235.37/272,452.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,439.72

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