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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,241.39, 392,036.84 and 95,029.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,241.39, 392,036.84 and 95,029.39 is: 142,607.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,241.39 : 392,036.84 = 95,029.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,241.39/392,036.84 = 95,029.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,241.39x = 392,036.84 × 95,029.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,241.39x = 37,255,021,762.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,255,021,762.73/261,241.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,607.65

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