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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,691.17, 409,223.59 and 95,198.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,691.17, 409,223.59 and 95,198.18 is: 142,862.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,691.17 : 409,223.59 = 95,198.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,691.17/409,223.59 = 95,198.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,691.17x = 409,223.59 × 95,198.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,691.17x = 38,957,338,696.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,957,338,696.95/272,691.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,862.49

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