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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,653.87, 409,167.63 and 95,160.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,653.87, 409,167.63 and 95,160.88 is: 142,806.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,653.87 : 409,167.63 = 95,160.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,653.87/409,167.63 = 95,160.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,653.87x = 409,167.63 × 95,160.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,653.87x = 38,936,751,738.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,936,751,738.31/272,653.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,806.53

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