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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,230.07, 379,901.27 and 95,459.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,230.07, 379,901.27 and 95,459.89 is: 143,211.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,230.07 : 379,901.27 = 95,459.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,230.07/379,901.27 = 95,459.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,230.07x = 379,901.27 × 95,459.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,230.07x = 36,265,333,445.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,265,333,445.06/253,230.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,211.01

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