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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,694.24, 409,228.18 and 95,201.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,694.24, 409,228.18 and 95,201.24 is: 142,867.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,694.24 : 409,228.18 = 95,201.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,694.24/409,228.18 = 95,201.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,694.24x = 409,228.18 × 95,201.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,694.24x = 38,959,030,178.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,959,030,178.94/272,694.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,867.08

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