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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,331.94, 378,558.66 and 94,561.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,331.94, 378,558.66 and 94,561.76 is: 141,865.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,331.94 : 378,558.66 = 94,561.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,331.94/378,558.66 = 94,561.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,331.94x = 378,558.66 × 94,561.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,331.94x = 35,797,173,152.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,797,173,152.84/252,331.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,865.41

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