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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,582.46, 408,757.05 and 95,036.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,582.46, 408,757.05 and 95,036.94 is: 142,514.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,582.46 : 408,757.05 = 95,036.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,582.46/408,757.05 = 95,036.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,582.46x = 408,757.05 × 95,036.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,582.46x = 38,847,019,235.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,847,019,235.43/272,582.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,514.74

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