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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,991.70, 409,545.86 and 95,504.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,991.70, 409,545.86 and 95,504.50 is: 143,277.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,991.70 : 409,545.86 = 95,504.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,991.70/409,545.86 = 95,504.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,991.70x = 409,545.86 × 95,504.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,991.70x = 39,113,472,586.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,113,472,586.37/272,991.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,277.15

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