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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,490.96, 408,739.68 and 95,001.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,490.96, 408,739.68 and 95,001.60 is: 142,503.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,490.96 : 408,739.68 = 95,001.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,490.96/408,739.68 = 95,001.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,490.96x = 408,739.68 × 95,001.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,490.96x = 38,830,923,583.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,830,923,583.49/272,490.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,503.53

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