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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,036.02, 374,952.96 and 92,229.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,036.02, 374,952.96 and 92,229.30 is: 138,306.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,036.02 : 374,952.96 = 92,229.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,036.02/374,952.96 = 92,229.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,036.02x = 374,952.96 × 92,229.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,036.02x = 34,581,649,033.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,581,649,033.73/250,036.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,306.67

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