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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,920.36, 409,417.86 and 95,386.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,920.36, 409,417.86 and 95,386.24 is: 143,092.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,920.36 : 409,417.86 = 95,386.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,920.36/409,417.86 = 95,386.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,920.36x = 409,417.86 × 95,386.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,920.36x = 39,052,830,254.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,052,830,254.25/272,920.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,092.40

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