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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,993.69, 409,548.86 and 95,506.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,993.69, 409,548.86 and 95,506.49 is: 143,280.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,993.69 : 409,548.86 = 95,506.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,993.69/409,548.86 = 95,506.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,993.69x = 409,548.86 × 95,506.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,993.69x = 39,114,575,006.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,114,575,006.59/272,993.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,280.14

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