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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,994.60, 392,991.90 and 95,847.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,994.60, 392,991.90 and 95,847.40 is: 143,771.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,994.60 : 392,991.90 = 95,847.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,994.60/392,991.90 = 95,847.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,994.60x = 392,991.90 × 95,847.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,994.60x = 37,667,251,836.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,667,251,836.06/261,994.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,771.10

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