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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,714.74, 375,824.25 and 92,900.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,714.74, 375,824.25 and 92,900.82 is: 139,259.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,714.74 : 375,824.25 = 92,900.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,714.74/375,824.25 = 92,900.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,714.74x = 375,824.25 × 92,900.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,714.74x = 34,914,381,000.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,914,381,000.89/250,714.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,259.39

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