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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,994.60, 393,164.70 and 95,782.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,994.60, 393,164.70 and 95,782.60 is: 143,737.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,994.60 : 393,164.70 = 95,782.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,994.60/393,164.70 = 95,782.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,994.60x = 393,164.70 × 95,782.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,994.60x = 37,658,337,194.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,658,337,194.22/261,994.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,737.07

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