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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,261.88, 409,951.14 and 95,779.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,261.88, 409,951.14 and 95,779.72 is: 143,690.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,261.88 : 409,951.14 = 95,779.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,261.88/409,951.14 = 95,779.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,261.88x = 409,951.14 × 95,779.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,261.88x = 39,265,005,402.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,265,005,402.88/273,261.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,690.02

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