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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,881.92, 379,337.50 and 95,111.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,881.92, 379,337.50 and 95,111.74 is: 142,673.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,881.92 : 379,337.50 = 95,111.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,881.92/379,337.50 = 95,111.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,881.92x = 379,337.50 × 95,111.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,881.92x = 36,079,449,672.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,079,449,672.25/252,881.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,673.11

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