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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,317.72, 391,975.14 and 95,105.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,317.72, 391,975.14 and 95,105.72 is: 142,658.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,317.72 : 391,975.14 = 95,105.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,317.72/391,975.14 = 95,105.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,317.72x = 391,975.14 × 95,105.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,317.72x = 37,279,077,911.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,279,077,911.80/261,317.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,658.06

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