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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,290.44, 379,935.59 and 95,481.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,290.44, 379,935.59 and 95,481.99 is: 143,222.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,290.44 : 379,935.59 = 95,481.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,290.44/379,935.59 = 95,481.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,290.44x = 379,935.59 × 95,481.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,290.44x = 36,277,005,727.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,277,005,727.61/253,290.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,222.96

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