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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,989.19, 409,542.11 and 95,501.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,989.19, 409,542.11 and 95,501.99 is: 143,273.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,989.19 : 409,542.11 = 95,501.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,989.19/409,542.11 = 95,501.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,989.19x = 409,542.11 × 95,501.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,989.19x = 39,112,087,398.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,112,087,398.28/272,989.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,273.39

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