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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,557.63, 375,829.15 and 92,782.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,557.63, 375,829.15 and 92,782.59 is: 139,171.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,557.63 : 375,829.15 = 92,782.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,557.63/375,829.15 = 92,782.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,557.63x = 375,829.15 × 92,782.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,557.63x = 34,870,401,934.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,870,401,934.50/250,557.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,171.18

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