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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,739.90, 379,163.31 and 94,969.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,739.90, 379,163.31 and 94,969.72 is: 142,474.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,739.90 : 379,163.31 = 94,969.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,739.90/379,163.31 = 94,969.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,739.90x = 379,163.31 × 94,969.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,739.90x = 36,009,033,384.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,009,033,384.97/252,739.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,474.67

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