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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,982.48, 409,522.32 and 93,057.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,982.48, 409,522.32 and 93,057.96 is: 139,603.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,982.48 : 409,522.32 = 93,057.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,982.48/409,522.32 = 93,057.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,982.48x = 409,522.32 × 93,057.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,982.48x = 38,109,311,673.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,109,311,673.67/272,982.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,603.51

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