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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,953.96, 379,626.78 and 95,325.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,953.96, 379,626.78 and 95,325.80 is: 143,062.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,953.96 : 379,626.78 = 95,325.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,953.96/379,626.78 = 95,325.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,953.96x = 379,626.78 × 95,325.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,953.96x = 36,188,226,504.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,188,226,504.92/252,953.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,062.50

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