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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,609.85, 408,885.62 and 95,120.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,609.85, 408,885.62 and 95,120.22 is: 142,670.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,609.85 : 408,885.62 = 95,120.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,609.85/408,885.62 = 95,120.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,609.85x = 408,885.62 × 95,120.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,609.85x = 38,893,291,722.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,893,291,722.01/272,609.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,670.16

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