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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,975.44, 392,967.48 and 95,762

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,975.44, 392,967.48 and 95,762 is: 143,644.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,975.44 : 392,967.48 = 95,762 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,975.44/392,967.48 = 95,762/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,975.44x = 392,967.48 × 95,762
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,975.44x = 37,631,351,819.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,631,351,819.76/261,975.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,644.58

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