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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,241.89, 392,037.60 and 95,029.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,241.89, 392,037.60 and 95,029.89 is: 142,608.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,241.89 : 392,037.60 = 95,029.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,241.89/392,037.60 = 95,029.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,241.89x = 392,037.60 × 95,029.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,241.89x = 37,255,290,003.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,255,290,003.86/261,241.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,608.41

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