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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,784.14, 379,215.12 and 95,023.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,784.14, 379,215.12 and 95,023.68 is: 142,550.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,784.14 : 379,215.12 = 95,023.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,784.14/379,215.12 = 95,023.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,784.14x = 379,215.12 × 95,023.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,784.14x = 36,034,416,214.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,034,416,214.04/252,784.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,550.15

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