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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,656.45, 409,171.50 and 95,163.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,656.45, 409,171.50 and 95,163.47 is: 142,810.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,656.45 : 409,171.50 = 95,163.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,656.45/409,171.50 = 95,163.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,656.45x = 409,171.50 × 95,163.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,656.45x = 38,938,181,555.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,938,181,555.23/272,656.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,810.42

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