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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,741.40, 379,165.56 and 94,971.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,741.40, 379,165.56 and 94,971.22 is: 142,476.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,741.40 : 379,165.56 = 94,971.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,741.40/379,165.56 = 94,971.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,741.40x = 379,165.56 × 94,971.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,741.40x = 36,009,815,815.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,009,815,815.18/252,741.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,476.92

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