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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,291.07, 379,936.52 and 95,482.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,291.07, 379,936.52 and 95,482.62 is: 143,223.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,291.07 : 379,936.52 = 95,482.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,291.07/379,936.52 = 95,482.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,291.07x = 379,936.52 × 95,482.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,291.07x = 36,277,334,363.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,277,334,363.28/253,291.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,223.90

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