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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,554.75, 375,824.83 and 92,779.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,554.75, 375,824.83 and 92,779.71 is: 139,166.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,554.75 : 375,824.83 = 92,779.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,554.75/375,824.83 = 92,779.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,554.75x = 375,824.83 × 92,779.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,554.75x = 34,868,918,738.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,868,918,738.20/250,554.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,166.86

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