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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,950.40, 409,279.80 and 95,463.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,950.40, 409,279.80 and 95,463.20 is: 143,143.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,950.40 : 409,279.80 = 95,463.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,950.40/409,279.80 = 95,463.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,950.40x = 409,279.80 × 95,463.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,950.40x = 39,071,159,403.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,071,159,403.36/272,950.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,143.81

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