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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,268.26, 392,076.81 and 95,056.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,268.26, 392,076.81 and 95,056.26 is: 142,647.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,268.26 : 392,076.81 = 95,056.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,268.26/392,076.81 = 95,056.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,268.26x = 392,076.81 × 95,056.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,268.26x = 37,269,355,191.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,269,355,191.33/261,268.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,647.85

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