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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,672.91, 409,196.22 and 95,179.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,672.91, 409,196.22 and 95,179.95 is: 142,835.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,672.91 : 409,196.22 = 95,179.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,672.91/409,196.22 = 95,179.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,672.91x = 409,196.22 × 95,179.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,672.91x = 38,947,275,759.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,947,275,759.79/272,672.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,835.15

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