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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,248.22, 392,047.20 and 95,036.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,248.22, 392,047.20 and 95,036.22 is: 142,617.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,248.22 : 392,047.20 = 95,036.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,248.22/392,047.20 = 95,036.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,248.22x = 392,047.20 × 95,036.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,248.22x = 37,258,683,949.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,258,683,949.58/261,248.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,617.94

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