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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,453.18, 408,682.08 and 94,959.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,453.18, 408,682.08 and 94,959.90 is: 142,440.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,453.18 : 408,682.08 = 94,959.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,453.18/408,682.08 = 94,959.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,453.18x = 408,682.08 × 94,959.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,453.18x = 38,808,409,448.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,808,409,448.59/272,453.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,440.66

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