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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,676.21, 408,965.07 and 95,233.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,676.21, 408,965.07 and 95,233.95 is: 142,833.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,676.21 : 408,965.07 = 95,233.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,676.21/408,965.07 = 95,233.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,676.21x = 408,965.07 × 95,233.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,676.21x = 38,947,359,028.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,947,359,028.13/272,676.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,833.73

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