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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,732.28, 409,088.70 and 95,238.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,732.28, 409,088.70 and 95,238.60 is: 142,854.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,732.28 : 409,088.70 = 95,238.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,732.28/409,088.70 = 95,238.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,732.28x = 409,088.70 × 95,238.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,732.28x = 38,961,035,063.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,961,035,063.82/272,732.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,854.51

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