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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,539.52, 392,367.60 and 95,327.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,539.52, 392,367.60 and 95,327.52 is: 143,012.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,539.52 : 392,367.60 = 95,327.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,539.52/392,367.60 = 95,327.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,539.52x = 392,367.60 × 95,327.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,539.52x = 37,403,430,236.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,403,430,236.35/261,539.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,012.54

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