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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,256.17, 392,058.81 and 95,044.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,256.17, 392,058.81 and 95,044.17 is: 142,629.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,256.17 : 392,058.81 = 95,044.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,256.17/392,058.81 = 95,044.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,256.17x = 392,058.81 × 95,044.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,256.17x = 37,262,904,187.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,262,904,187.64/261,256.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,629.76

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