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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,819.81, 379,286.28 and 95,049.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,819.81, 379,286.28 and 95,049.63 is: 142,595.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,819.81 : 379,286.28 = 95,049.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,819.81/379,286.28 = 95,049.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,819.81x = 379,286.28 × 95,049.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,819.81x = 36,051,020,578.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,051,020,578.08/252,819.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,595.71

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