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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,979.33, 379,468.99 and 95,243.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,979.33, 379,468.99 and 95,243.17 is: 142,864.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,979.33 : 379,468.99 = 95,243.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,979.33/379,468.99 = 95,243.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,979.33x = 379,468.99 × 95,243.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,979.33x = 36,141,827,388.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,141,827,388.85/252,979.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,864.75

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