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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,585.46, 408,761.55 and 95,039.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,585.46, 408,761.55 and 95,039.94 is: 142,519.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,585.46 : 408,761.55 = 95,039.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,585.46/408,761.55 = 95,039.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,585.46x = 408,761.55 × 95,039.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,585.46x = 38,848,673,186.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,848,673,186.31/272,585.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,519.24

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