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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,580.63, 408,924.44 and 95,093.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,580.63, 408,924.44 and 95,093.43 is: 142,658.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,580.63 : 408,924.44 = 95,093.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,580.63/408,924.44 = 95,093.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,580.63x = 408,924.44 × 95,093.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,580.63x = 38,886,027,610.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,886,027,610.43/272,580.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,658.81

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