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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,844.63, 379,281.53 and 95,074.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,844.63, 379,281.53 and 95,074.45 is: 142,617.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,844.63 : 379,281.53 = 95,074.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,844.63/379,281.53 = 95,074.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,844.63x = 379,281.53 × 95,074.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,844.63x = 36,059,982,859.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,059,982,859.91/252,844.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,617.16

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