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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,344.16, 392,108.40 and 95,148.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,344.16, 392,108.40 and 95,148.96 is: 142,756.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,344.16 : 392,108.40 = 95,148.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,344.16/392,108.40 = 95,148.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,344.16x = 392,108.40 × 95,148.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,344.16x = 37,308,706,467.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,308,706,467.26/261,344.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,756.99

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