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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,714.75, 563,604.93 and 95,232

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,714.75, 563,604.93 and 95,232 is: 142,856.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,714.75 : 563,604.93 = 95,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,714.75/563,604.93 = 95,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,714.75x = 563,604.93 × 95,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,714.75x = 53,673,224,693.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,673,224,693.76/375,714.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,856.32

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