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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,669.68, 409,026.39 and 95,172.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,669.68, 409,026.39 and 95,172.76 is: 142,766.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,669.68 : 409,026.39 = 95,172.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,669.68/409,026.39 = 95,172.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,669.68x = 409,026.39 × 95,172.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,669.68x = 38,928,170,449.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,928,170,449.14/272,669.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,766.77

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