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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,576.52, 408,932.82 and 95,085

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,576.52, 408,932.82 and 95,085 is: 142,651.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,576.52 : 408,932.82 = 95,085 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,576.52/408,932.82 = 95,085/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,576.52x = 408,932.82 × 95,085
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,576.52x = 38,883,377,189.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,883,377,189.70/272,576.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,651.23

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