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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,023.40, 378,035.10 and 94,231.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,023.40, 378,035.10 and 94,231.35 is: 141,347.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,023.40 : 378,035.10 = 94,231.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,023.40/378,035.10 = 94,231.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,023.40x = 378,035.10 × 94,231.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,023.40x = 35,622,757,820.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,622,757,820.39/252,023.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,347.03

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