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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,872.31, 379,363.89 and 95,100.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,872.31, 379,363.89 and 95,100.72 is: 142,671.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,872.31 : 379,363.89 = 95,100.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,872.31/379,363.89 = 95,100.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,872.31x = 379,363.89 × 95,100.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,872.31x = 36,077,779,081.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,077,779,081.00/252,872.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,671.92

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