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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,802.39, 392,586.94 and 95,473.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,802.39, 392,586.94 and 95,473.75 is: 143,168.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,802.39 : 392,586.94 = 95,473.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,802.39/392,586.94 = 95,473.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,802.39x = 392,586.94 × 95,473.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,802.39x = 37,481,747,362.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,481,747,362.83/261,802.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,168.09

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