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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,579.13, 408,922.19 and 95,091.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,579.13, 408,922.19 and 95,091.93 is: 142,656.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,579.13 : 408,922.19 = 95,091.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,579.13/408,922.19 = 95,091.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,579.13x = 408,922.19 × 95,091.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,579.13x = 38,885,199,791.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,885,199,791.47/272,579.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,656.56

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