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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,556.63, 375,827.65 and 92,781.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,556.63, 375,827.65 and 92,781.59 is: 139,169.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,556.63 : 375,827.65 = 92,781.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,556.63/375,827.65 = 92,781.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,556.63x = 375,827.65 × 92,781.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,556.63x = 34,869,884,821.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,869,884,821.87/250,556.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,169.68

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