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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,559.13, 375,831.39 and 92,784.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,559.13, 375,831.39 and 92,784.09 is: 139,173.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,559.13 : 375,831.39 = 92,784.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,559.13/375,831.39 = 92,784.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,559.13x = 375,831.39 × 92,784.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,559.13x = 34,871,173,514.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,871,173,514.59/250,559.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,173.43

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