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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,716.75, 563,607.93 and 95,234

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,716.75, 563,607.93 and 95,234 is: 142,859.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,716.75 : 563,607.93 = 95,234 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,716.75/563,607.93 = 95,234/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,716.75x = 563,607.93 × 95,234
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,716.75x = 53,674,637,605.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,674,637,605.62/375,716.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,859.32

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