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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,851.49, 379,332.63 and 95,079.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,851.49, 379,332.63 and 95,079.95 is: 142,640.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,851.49 : 379,332.63 = 95,079.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,851.49/379,332.63 = 95,079.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,851.49x = 379,332.63 × 95,079.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,851.49x = 36,066,925,597.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,066,925,597.11/252,851.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,640.75

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