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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,843.13, 379,279.28 and 95,072.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,843.13, 379,279.28 and 95,072.95 is: 142,614.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,843.13 : 379,279.28 = 95,072.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,843.13/379,279.28 = 95,072.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,843.13x = 379,279.28 × 95,072.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,843.13x = 36,059,200,023.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,059,200,023.48/252,843.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,614.91

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