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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,570.38, 408,909.06 and 95,083.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,570.38, 408,909.06 and 95,083.18 is: 142,643.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,570.38 : 408,909.06 = 95,083.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,570.38/408,909.06 = 95,083.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,570.38x = 408,909.06 × 95,083.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,570.38x = 38,880,373,755.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,880,373,755.61/272,570.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,643.43

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