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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,541.69, 378,701.04 and 94,659.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,541.69, 378,701.04 and 94,659.42 is: 141,947.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,541.69 : 378,701.04 = 94,659.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,541.69/378,701.04 = 94,659.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,541.69x = 378,701.04 × 94,659.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,541.69x = 35,847,620,799.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,847,620,799.80/252,541.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,947.34

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