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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,618.96, 408,899.27 and 95,129.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,618.96, 408,899.27 and 95,129.33 is: 142,683.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,618.96 : 408,899.27 = 95,129.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,618.96/408,899.27 = 95,129.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,618.96x = 408,899.27 × 95,129.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,618.96x = 38,898,311,072.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,898,311,072.45/272,618.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,683.81

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