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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,883.89, 379,287.56 and 95,075.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,883.89, 379,287.56 and 95,075.44 is: 142,598.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,883.89 : 379,287.56 = 95,075.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,883.89/379,287.56 = 95,075.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,883.89x = 379,287.56 × 95,075.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,883.89x = 36,060,930,943.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,060,930,943.00/252,883.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,598.77

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