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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,661.91, 375,765.27 and 92,779.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,661.91, 375,765.27 and 92,779.65 is: 139,085.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,661.91 : 375,765.27 = 92,779.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,661.91/375,765.27 = 92,779.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,661.91x = 375,765.27 × 92,779.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,661.91x = 34,863,370,232.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,863,370,232.76/250,661.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,085.23

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