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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,656.22, 409,171.20 and 95,163.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,656.22, 409,171.20 and 95,163.23 is: 142,810.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,656.22 : 409,171.20 = 95,163.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,656.22/409,171.20 = 95,163.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,656.22x = 409,171.20 × 95,163.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,656.22x = 38,938,050,969.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,938,050,969.12/272,656.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,810.06

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