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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,832.96, 409,368.51 and 95,467.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,832.96, 409,368.51 and 95,467.26 is: 143,242.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,832.96 : 409,368.51 = 95,467.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,832.96/409,368.51 = 95,467.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,832.96x = 409,368.51 × 95,467.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,832.96x = 39,081,289,979.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,081,289,979.98/272,832.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,242.55

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