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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,447.04, 375,817.98 and 92,785.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,447.04, 375,817.98 and 92,785.40 is: 139,232.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,447.04 : 375,817.98 = 92,785.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,447.04/375,817.98 = 92,785.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,447.04x = 375,817.98 × 92,785.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,447.04x = 34,870,421,601.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,870,421,601.49/250,447.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,232.72

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