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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,559.28, 375,831.56 and 92,784.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,559.28, 375,831.56 and 92,784.24 is: 139,173.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,559.28 : 375,831.56 = 92,784.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,559.28/375,831.56 = 92,784.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,559.28x = 375,831.56 × 92,784.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,559.28x = 34,871,245,662.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,871,245,662.61/250,559.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,173.63

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