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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,995.96, 379,548.62 and 95,223.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,995.96, 379,548.62 and 95,223.96 is: 142,856.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,995.96 : 379,548.62 = 95,223.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,995.96/379,548.62 = 95,223.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,995.96x = 379,548.62 × 95,223.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,995.96x = 36,142,122,132.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,142,122,132.82/252,995.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,856.52

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