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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,848.35, 379,287.09 and 95,078.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,848.35, 379,287.09 and 95,078.17 is: 142,622.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,848.35 : 379,287.09 = 95,078.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,848.35/379,287.09 = 95,078.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,848.35x = 379,287.09 × 95,078.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,848.35x = 36,061,922,421.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,061,922,421.83/252,848.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,622.73

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