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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,802.81, 379,260.71 and 95,032.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,802.81, 379,260.71 and 95,032.63 is: 142,570.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,802.81 : 379,260.71 = 95,032.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,802.81/379,260.71 = 95,032.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,802.81x = 379,260.71 × 95,032.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,802.81x = 36,042,142,726.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,042,142,726.97/252,802.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,570.18

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