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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,988.63, 409,541.27 and 95,501.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,988.63, 409,541.27 and 95,501.43 is: 143,272.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,988.63 : 409,541.27 = 95,501.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,988.63/409,541.27 = 95,501.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,988.63x = 409,541.27 × 95,501.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,988.63x = 39,111,776,451.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,111,776,451.51/272,988.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,272.55

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