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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,416.27, 210,437.15 and 95,142.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,416.27, 210,437.15 and 95,142.79 is: 131,361.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,416.27 : 210,437.15 = 95,142.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,416.27/210,437.15 = 95,142.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,416.27x = 210,437.15 × 95,142.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,416.27x = 20,021,577,570.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,021,577,570.65/152,416.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,361.16

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