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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,530.08, 408,796.94 and 95,036.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,530.08, 408,796.94 and 95,036.40 is: 142,555.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,530.08 : 408,796.94 = 95,036.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,530.08/408,796.94 = 95,036.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,530.08x = 408,796.94 × 95,036.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,530.08x = 38,850,589,746.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,850,589,746.21/272,530.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,555.24

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