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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,849.63, 379,289.04 and 95,079.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,849.63, 379,289.04 and 95,079.45 is: 142,624.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,849.63 : 379,289.04 = 95,079.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,849.63/379,289.04 = 95,079.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,849.63x = 379,289.04 × 95,079.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,849.63x = 36,062,593,314.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,062,593,314.23/252,849.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,624.66

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