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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,679.41, 409,205.97 and 95,186.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,679.41, 409,205.97 and 95,186.45 is: 142,844.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,679.41 : 409,205.97 = 95,186.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,679.41/409,205.97 = 95,186.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,679.41x = 409,205.97 × 95,186.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,679.41x = 38,950,863,603.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,950,863,603.11/272,679.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,844.90

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