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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,842.13, 379,277.78 and 95,071.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,842.13, 379,277.78 and 95,071.95 is: 142,613.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,842.13 : 379,277.78 = 95,071.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,842.13/379,277.78 = 95,071.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,842.13x = 379,277.78 × 95,071.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,842.13x = 36,058,677,660.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,058,677,660.91/252,842.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,613.41

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