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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,858.78, 379,343.60 and 95,087.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,858.78, 379,343.60 and 95,087.18 is: 142,651.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,858.78 : 379,343.60 = 95,087.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,858.78/379,343.60 = 95,087.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,858.78x = 379,343.60 × 95,087.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,858.78x = 36,070,713,175.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,070,713,175.05/252,858.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,651.61

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