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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,908.44, 379,070.82 and 95,035.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,908.44, 379,070.82 and 95,035.96 is: 142,444.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,908.44 : 379,070.82 = 95,035.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,908.44/379,070.82 = 95,035.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,908.44x = 379,070.82 × 95,035.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,908.44x = 36,025,359,286.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,025,359,286.69/252,908.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,444.27

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