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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,265.20, 392,072.34 and 95,053.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,265.20, 392,072.34 and 95,053.20 is: 142,643.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,265.20 : 392,072.34 = 95,053.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,265.20/392,072.34 = 95,053.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,265.20x = 392,072.34 × 95,053.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,265.20x = 37,267,730,548.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,267,730,548.49/261,265.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,643.30

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