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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,477.88, 408,718.02 and 94,984.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,477.88, 408,718.02 and 94,984.56 is: 142,477.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,477.88 : 408,718.02 = 94,984.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,477.88/408,718.02 = 94,984.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,477.88x = 408,718.02 × 94,984.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,477.88x = 38,821,901,293.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,821,901,293.77/272,477.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,477.26

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