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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,244.17, 392,040.81 and 95,032.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,244.17, 392,040.81 and 95,032.17 is: 142,611.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,244.17 : 392,040.81 = 95,032.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,244.17/392,040.81 = 95,032.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,244.17x = 392,040.81 × 95,032.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,244.17x = 37,256,488,902.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,256,488,902.86/261,244.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,611.75

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