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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,538.60, 375,957.66 and 92,877.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,538.60, 375,957.66 and 92,877.80 is: 139,372.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,538.60 : 375,957.66 = 92,877.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,538.60/375,957.66 = 92,877.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,538.60x = 375,957.66 × 92,877.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,538.60x = 34,918,120,353.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,918,120,353.95/250,538.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,372.22

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