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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,774.26, 378,869.76 and 94,902.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,774.26, 378,869.76 and 94,902.02 is: 142,243.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,774.26 : 378,869.76 = 94,902.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,774.26/378,869.76 = 94,902.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,774.26x = 378,869.76 × 94,902.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,774.26x = 35,955,505,540.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,955,505,540.92/252,774.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,243.54

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