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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,614.73, 408,892.92 and 95,125.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,614.73, 408,892.92 and 95,125.10 is: 142,677.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,614.73 : 408,892.92 = 95,125.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,614.73/408,892.92 = 95,125.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,614.73x = 408,892.92 × 95,125.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,614.73x = 38,895,977,859.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,895,977,859.83/272,614.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,677.46

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