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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,014.72, 382,522.34 and 95,088.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,014.72, 382,522.34 and 95,088.21 is: 142,632.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,014.72 : 382,522.34 = 95,088.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,014.72/382,522.34 = 95,088.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,014.72x = 382,522.34 × 95,088.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,014.72x = 36,373,363,639.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,373,363,639.31/255,014.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,632.41

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