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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,717.31, 376,131.32 and 92,945.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,717.31, 376,131.32 and 92,945.77 is: 139,439.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,717.31 : 376,131.32 = 92,945.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,717.31/376,131.32 = 92,945.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,717.31x = 376,131.32 × 92,945.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,717.31x = 34,959,813,834.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,959,813,834.48/250,717.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,439.17

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