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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,312, 405,652.32 and 95,208

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,312, 405,652.32 and 95,208 is: 142,876.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,312 : 405,652.32 = 95,208 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,312/405,652.32 = 95,208/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,312x = 405,652.32 × 95,208
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,312x = 38,621,346,082.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,621,346,082.56/270,312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,876.92

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