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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,164.52, 379,523.30 and 95,503.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,164.52, 379,523.30 and 95,503.69 is: 143,171.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,164.52 : 379,523.30 = 95,503.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,164.52/379,523.30 = 95,503.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,164.52x = 379,523.30 × 95,503.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,164.52x = 36,245,874,164.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,245,874,164.65/253,164.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,171.23

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