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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,546.68, 392,378.16 and 95,334.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,546.68, 392,378.16 and 95,334.68 is: 143,023.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,546.68 : 392,378.16 = 95,334.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,546.68/392,378.16 = 95,334.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,546.68x = 392,378.16 × 95,334.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,546.68x = 37,407,246,322.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,407,246,322.59/261,546.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,023.21

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