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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,322.72, 391,982.62 and 95,110.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,322.72, 391,982.62 and 95,110.72 is: 142,665.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,322.72 : 391,982.62 = 95,110.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,322.72/391,982.62 = 95,110.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,322.72x = 391,982.62 × 95,110.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,322.72x = 37,281,749,215.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,281,749,215.69/261,322.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,665.55

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