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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,876.33, 379,329.12 and 95,106.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,876.33, 379,329.12 and 95,106.15 is: 142,664.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,876.33 : 379,329.12 = 95,106.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,876.33/379,329.12 = 95,106.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,876.33x = 379,329.12 × 95,106.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,876.33x = 36,076,532,186.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,076,532,186.09/252,876.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,664.73

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