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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,558.13, 375,829.89 and 92,783.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,558.13, 375,829.89 and 92,783.09 is: 139,171.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,558.13 : 375,829.89 = 92,783.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,558.13/375,829.89 = 92,783.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,558.13x = 375,829.89 × 92,783.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,558.13x = 34,870,656,629.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,870,656,629.41/250,558.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,171.93

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