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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,611.97, 378,806.78 and 94,729.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,611.97, 378,806.78 and 94,729.71 is: 142,052.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,611.97 : 378,806.78 = 94,729.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,611.97/378,806.78 = 94,729.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,611.97x = 378,806.78 × 94,729.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,611.97x = 35,884,254,521.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,884,254,521.40/252,611.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,052.87

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