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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,237.93, 412,757.84 and 95,274.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,237.93, 412,757.84 and 95,274.46 is: 142,877.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,237.93 : 412,757.84 = 95,274.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,237.93/412,757.84 = 95,274.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,237.93x = 412,757.84 × 95,274.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,237.93x = 39,325,278,808.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,325,278,808.50/275,237.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,877.40

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