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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,935.70, 409,403.55 and 95,424.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,935.70, 409,403.55 and 95,424.20 is: 143,136.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,935.70 : 409,403.55 = 95,424.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,935.70/409,403.55 = 95,424.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,935.70x = 409,403.55 × 95,424.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,935.70x = 39,067,006,235.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,067,006,235.91/272,935.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,136.30

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