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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,847.35, 379,285.59 and 95,077.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,847.35, 379,285.59 and 95,077.17 is: 142,621.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,847.35 : 379,285.59 = 95,077.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,847.35/379,285.59 = 95,077.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,847.35x = 379,285.59 × 95,077.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,847.35x = 36,061,400,518.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,061,400,518.98/252,847.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,621.23

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