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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,395.28, 379,698.72 and 95,537.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,395.28, 379,698.72 and 95,537.44 is: 143,157.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,395.28 : 379,698.72 = 95,537.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,395.28/379,698.72 = 95,537.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,395.28x = 379,698.72 × 95,537.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,395.28x = 36,275,443,680.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,275,443,680.08/253,395.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,157.54

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