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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,666.25, 409,001.40 and 95,173.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,666.25, 409,001.40 and 95,173.41 is: 142,760.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,666.25 : 409,001.40 = 95,173.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,666.25/409,001.40 = 95,173.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,666.25x = 409,001.40 × 95,173.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,666.25x = 38,926,059,466.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,926,059,466.53/272,666.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,760.83

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