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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,599.59, 408,782.73 and 95,054.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,599.59, 408,782.73 and 95,054.07 is: 142,540.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,599.59 : 408,782.73 = 95,054.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,599.59/408,782.73 = 95,054.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,599.59x = 408,782.73 × 95,054.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,599.59x = 38,856,462,232.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,856,462,232.21/272,599.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,540.43

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