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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,680.94, 409,208.22 and 95,187.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,680.94, 409,208.22 and 95,187.98 is: 142,847.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,680.94 : 409,208.22 = 95,187.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,680.94/409,208.22 = 95,187.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,680.94x = 409,208.22 × 95,187.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,680.94x = 38,951,703,861.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,951,703,861.20/272,680.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,847.18

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