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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,998.97, 379,553.10 and 95,226.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,998.97, 379,553.10 and 95,226.96 is: 142,861.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,998.97 : 379,553.10 = 95,226.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,998.97/379,553.10 = 95,226.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,998.97x = 379,553.10 × 95,226.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,998.97x = 36,143,687,871.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,143,687,871.58/252,998.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,861.01

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