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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,529.96, 408,796.76 and 95,036.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,529.96, 408,796.76 and 95,036.28 is: 142,555.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,529.96 : 408,796.76 = 95,036.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,529.96/408,796.76 = 95,036.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,529.96x = 408,796.76 × 95,036.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,529.96x = 38,850,523,346.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,850,523,346.45/272,529.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,555.05

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