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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,473.58, 375,535.38 and 92,681.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,473.58, 375,535.38 and 92,681.56 is: 138,957.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,473.58 : 375,535.38 = 92,681.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,473.58/375,535.38 = 92,681.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,473.58x = 375,535.38 × 92,681.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,473.58x = 34,805,204,853.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,805,204,853.59/250,473.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,957.59

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