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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,523.68, 378,687.08 and 94,666

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,523.68, 378,687.08 and 94,666 is: 141,962.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,523.68 : 378,687.08 = 94,666 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,523.68/378,687.08 = 94,666/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,523.68x = 378,687.08 × 94,666
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,523.68x = 35,848,791,115.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,848,791,115.28/252,523.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,962.10

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