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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,906.44, 379,067.82 and 95,033.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,906.44, 379,067.82 and 95,033.96 is: 142,441.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,906.44 : 379,067.82 = 95,033.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,906.44/379,067.82 = 95,033.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,906.44x = 379,067.82 × 95,033.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,906.44x = 36,024,316,043.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,024,316,043.17/252,906.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,441.28

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