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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,675.42, 409,199.98 and 95,182.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,675.42, 409,199.98 and 95,182.46 is: 142,838.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,675.42 : 409,199.98 = 95,182.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,675.42/409,199.98 = 95,182.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,675.42x = 409,199.98 × 95,182.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,675.42x = 38,948,660,728.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,948,660,728.35/272,675.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,838.91

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