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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,246.18, 392,043.82 and 95,034.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,246.18, 392,043.82 and 95,034.18 is: 142,614.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,246.18 : 392,043.82 = 95,034.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,246.18/392,043.82 = 95,034.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,246.18x = 392,043.82 × 95,034.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,246.18x = 37,257,562,957.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,257,562,957.77/261,246.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,614.77

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