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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,315.72, 391,972.14 and 95,103.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,315.72, 391,972.14 and 95,103.72 is: 142,655.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,315.72 : 391,972.14 = 95,103.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,315.72/391,972.14 = 95,103.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,315.72x = 391,972.14 × 95,103.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,315.72x = 37,278,008,650.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,278,008,650.36/261,315.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,655.06

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