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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,149, 378,288.30 and 94,379.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,149, 378,288.30 and 94,379.72 is: 141,593.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,149 : 378,288.30 = 94,379.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,149/378,288.30 = 94,379.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,149x = 378,288.30 × 94,379.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,149x = 35,702,743,833.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,702,743,833.28/252,149
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,593.83

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