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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,575.38, 408,916.56 and 95,088.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,575.38, 408,916.56 and 95,088.18 is: 142,650.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,575.38 : 408,916.56 = 95,088.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,575.38/408,916.56 = 95,088.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,575.38x = 408,916.56 × 95,088.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,575.38x = 38,883,131,462.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,883,131,462.26/272,575.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,650.93

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