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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,033.42, 375,196.74 and 92,371.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,033.42, 375,196.74 and 92,371.78 is: 138,611.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,033.42 : 375,196.74 = 92,371.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,033.42/375,196.74 = 92,371.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,033.42x = 375,196.74 × 92,371.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,033.42x = 34,657,590,724.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,657,590,724.00/250,033.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,611.83

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