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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,254.67, 392,056.56 and 95,042.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,254.67, 392,056.56 and 95,042.67 is: 142,627.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,254.67 : 392,056.56 = 95,042.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,254.67/392,056.56 = 95,042.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,254.67x = 392,056.56 × 95,042.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,254.67x = 37,262,102,253.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,262,102,253.42/261,254.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,627.51

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