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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,545.41, 408,872.79 and 95,004.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,545.41, 408,872.79 and 95,004.75 is: 142,526.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,545.41 : 408,872.79 = 95,004.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,545.41/408,872.79 = 95,004.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,545.41x = 408,872.79 × 95,004.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,545.41x = 38,844,857,195.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,844,857,195.75/272,545.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,526.18

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