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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,034.20, 378,051.30 and 94,254.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,034.20, 378,051.30 and 94,254.30 is: 141,381.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,034.20 : 378,051.30 = 94,254.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,034.20/378,051.30 = 94,254.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,034.20x = 378,051.30 × 94,254.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,034.20x = 35,632,960,645.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,632,960,645.59/252,034.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,381.45

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