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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,941.97, 409,451.24 and 95,408.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,941.97, 409,451.24 and 95,408.60 is: 143,126.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,941.97 : 409,451.24 = 95,408.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,941.97/409,451.24 = 95,408.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,941.97x = 409,451.24 × 95,408.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,941.97x = 39,065,169,534.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,065,169,534.42/272,941.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,126.28

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