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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,578.38, 408,921.06 and 95,091.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,578.38, 408,921.06 and 95,091.18 is: 142,655.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,578.38 : 408,921.06 = 95,091.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,578.38/408,921.06 = 95,091.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,578.38x = 408,921.06 × 95,091.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,578.38x = 38,884,786,122.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,884,786,122.25/272,578.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,655.43

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