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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,579.50, 375,861.96 and 92,804.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,579.50, 375,861.96 and 92,804.46 is: 139,203.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,579.50 : 375,861.96 = 92,804.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,579.50/375,861.96 = 92,804.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,579.50x = 375,861.96 × 92,804.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,579.50x = 34,881,666,232.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,881,666,232.34/250,579.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,203.99

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