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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,240.39, 392,035.34 and 95,028.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,240.39, 392,035.34 and 95,028.39 is: 142,606.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,240.39 : 392,035.34 = 95,028.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,240.39/392,035.34 = 95,028.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,240.39x = 392,035.34 × 95,028.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,240.39x = 37,254,487,420.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,254,487,420.87/261,240.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,606.15

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