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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,996.72, 382,492.77 and 95,067.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,996.72, 382,492.77 and 95,067.21 is: 142,599.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,996.72 : 382,492.77 = 95,067.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,996.72/382,492.77 = 95,067.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,996.72x = 382,492.77 × 95,067.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,996.72x = 36,362,520,489.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,362,520,489.07/254,996.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,599.96

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