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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,557.25, 375,828.58 and 92,782.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,557.25, 375,828.58 and 92,782.21 is: 139,170.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,557.25 : 375,828.58 = 92,782.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,557.25/375,828.58 = 92,782.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,557.25x = 375,828.58 × 92,782.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,557.25x = 34,870,206,233.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,870,206,233.56/250,557.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,170.61

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