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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,316.72, 391,973.64 and 95,104.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,316.72, 391,973.64 and 95,104.72 is: 142,656.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,316.72 : 391,973.64 = 95,104.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,316.72/391,973.64 = 95,104.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,316.72x = 391,973.64 × 95,104.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,316.72x = 37,278,543,279.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,278,543,279.58/261,316.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,656.56

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