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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,228.32, 379,898.64 and 95,458.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,228.32, 379,898.64 and 95,458.14 is: 143,208.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,228.32 : 379,898.64 = 95,458.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,228.32/379,898.64 = 95,458.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,228.32x = 379,898.64 × 95,458.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,228.32x = 36,264,417,562.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,264,417,562.93/253,228.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,208.38

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