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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,087.92, 375,174.54 and 92,317.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,087.92, 375,174.54 and 92,317.20 is: 138,491.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,087.92 : 375,174.54 = 92,317.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,087.92/375,174.54 = 92,317.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,087.92x = 375,174.54 × 92,317.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,087.92x = 34,635,063,044.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,635,063,044.09/250,087.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,491.55

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