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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,726.12, 311,464.50 and 95,265.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,726.12, 311,464.50 and 95,265.42 is: 142,840.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,726.12 : 311,464.50 = 95,265.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,726.12/311,464.50 = 95,265.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,726.12x = 311,464.50 × 95,265.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,726.12x = 29,671,796,407.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,671,796,407.59/207,726.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,840.95

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