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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,289.80, 379,934.62 and 95,481.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,289.80, 379,934.62 and 95,481.35 is: 143,221.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,289.80 : 379,934.62 = 95,481.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,289.80/379,934.62 = 95,481.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,289.80x = 379,934.62 × 95,481.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,289.80x = 36,276,670,429.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,276,670,429.34/253,289.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,221.99

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