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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,802.64, 392,587.32 and 95,474

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,802.64, 392,587.32 and 95,474 is: 143,168.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,802.64 : 392,587.32 = 95,474 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,802.64/392,587.32 = 95,474/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,802.64x = 392,587.32 × 95,474
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,802.64x = 37,481,881,789.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,481,881,789.68/261,802.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,168.46

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