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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,556.25, 375,827.08 and 92,781.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,556.25, 375,827.08 and 92,781.21 is: 139,169.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,556.25 : 375,827.08 = 92,781.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,556.25/375,827.08 = 92,781.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,556.25x = 375,827.08 × 92,781.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,556.25x = 34,869,691,233.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,869,691,233.17/250,556.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,169.11

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