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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,249.22, 392,048.70 and 95,037.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,249.22, 392,048.70 and 95,037.22 is: 142,619.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,249.22 : 392,048.70 = 95,037.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,249.22/392,048.70 = 95,037.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,249.22x = 392,048.70 × 95,037.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,249.22x = 37,259,218,552.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,259,218,552.61/261,249.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,619.44

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