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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,246.98, 412,771.39 and 95,283.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,246.98, 412,771.39 and 95,283.52 is: 142,890.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,246.98 : 412,771.39 = 95,283.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,246.98/412,771.39 = 95,283.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,246.98x = 412,771.39 × 95,283.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,246.98x = 39,330,310,994.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,330,310,994.49/275,246.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,890.98

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