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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,321.72, 391,981.12 and 95,109.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,321.72, 391,981.12 and 95,109.72 is: 142,664.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,321.72 : 391,981.12 = 95,109.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,321.72/391,981.12 = 95,109.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,321.72x = 391,981.12 × 95,109.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,321.72x = 37,281,214,568.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,281,214,568.49/261,321.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,664.05

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