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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,678.41, 409,204.47 and 95,185.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,678.41, 409,204.47 and 95,185.45 is: 142,843.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,678.41 : 409,204.47 = 95,185.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,678.41/409,204.47 = 95,185.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,678.41x = 409,204.47 × 95,185.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,678.41x = 38,950,311,618.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,950,311,618.96/272,678.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,843.40

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