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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,621, 395,349.72 and 95,119.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,621, 395,349.72 and 95,119.40 is: 142,649.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,621 : 395,349.72 = 95,119.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,621/395,349.72 = 95,119.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,621x = 395,349.72 × 95,119.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,621x = 37,605,428,156.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,605,428,156.57/263,621
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,649.59

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