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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,249.76, 392,049.06 and 95,037.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,249.76, 392,049.06 and 95,037.76 is: 142,620.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,249.76 : 392,049.06 = 95,037.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,249.76/392,049.06 = 95,037.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,249.76x = 392,049.06 × 95,037.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,249.76x = 37,259,464,472.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,259,464,472.51/261,249.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,620.09

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