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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,235.05, 392,027.33 and 95,023.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,235.05, 392,027.33 and 95,023.05 is: 142,598.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,235.05 : 392,027.33 = 95,023.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,235.05/392,027.33 = 95,023.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,235.05x = 392,027.33 × 95,023.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,235.05x = 37,251,631,347.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,251,631,347.41/261,235.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,598.14

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