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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,957.96, 409,475.21 and 95,424.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,957.96, 409,475.21 and 95,424.59 is: 143,150.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,957.96 : 409,475.21 = 95,424.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,957.96/409,475.21 = 95,424.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,957.96x = 409,475.21 × 95,424.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,957.96x = 39,074,001,504.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,074,001,504.91/272,957.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,150.26

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