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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,392, 378,477.12 and 94,509.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,392, 378,477.12 and 94,509.70 is: 141,723.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,392 : 378,477.12 = 94,509.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,392/378,477.12 = 94,509.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,392x = 378,477.12 × 94,509.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,392x = 35,769,759,068.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,769,759,068.06/252,392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,723.03

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