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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,909.44, 379,072.32 and 95,036.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,909.44, 379,072.32 and 95,036.96 is: 142,445.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,909.44 : 379,072.32 = 95,036.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,909.44/379,072.32 = 95,036.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,909.44x = 379,072.32 × 95,036.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,909.44x = 36,025,880,912.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,025,880,912.95/252,909.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,445.77

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