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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,529.71, 408,796.38 and 95,036.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,529.71, 408,796.38 and 95,036.03 is: 142,554.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,529.71 : 408,796.38 = 95,036.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,529.71/408,796.38 = 95,036.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,529.71x = 408,796.38 × 95,036.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,529.71x = 38,850,382,989.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,850,382,989.59/272,529.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,554.67

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