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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,033.06, 378,056.88 and 94,231.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,033.06, 378,056.88 and 94,231.38 is: 141,349.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,033.06 : 378,056.88 = 94,231.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,033.06/378,056.88 = 94,231.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,033.06x = 378,056.88 × 94,231.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,033.06x = 35,624,821,520.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,624,821,520.89/252,033.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,349.80

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