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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,678.67, 409,204.85 and 95,185.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,678.67, 409,204.85 and 95,185.71 is: 142,843.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,678.67 : 409,204.85 = 95,185.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,678.67/409,204.85 = 95,185.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,678.67x = 409,204.85 × 95,185.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,678.67x = 38,950,454,182.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,950,454,182.69/272,678.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,843.79

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