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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,577.96, 408,750.12 and 95,032.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,577.96, 408,750.12 and 95,032.44 is: 142,507.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,577.96 : 408,750.12 = 95,032.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,577.96/408,750.12 = 95,032.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,577.96x = 408,750.12 × 95,032.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,577.96x = 38,844,521,253.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,844,521,253.89/272,577.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,507.93

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