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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,575.88, 408,917.31 and 95,088.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,575.88, 408,917.31 and 95,088.68 is: 142,651.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,575.88 : 408,917.31 = 95,088.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,575.88/408,917.31 = 95,088.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,575.88x = 408,917.31 × 95,088.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,575.88x = 38,883,407,237.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,883,407,237.05/272,575.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,651.68

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