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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,851.31, 379,333.44 and 95,081.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,851.31, 379,333.44 and 95,081.13 is: 142,642.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,851.31 : 379,333.44 = 95,081.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,851.31/379,333.44 = 95,081.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,851.31x = 379,333.44 × 95,081.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,851.31x = 36,067,452,121.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,067,452,121.99/252,851.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,642.93

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