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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,724.72, 376,142.44 and 92,953.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,724.72, 376,142.44 and 92,953.17 is: 139,450.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,724.72 : 376,142.44 = 92,953.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,724.72/376,142.44 = 92,953.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,724.72x = 376,142.44 × 92,953.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,724.72x = 34,963,632,169.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,963,632,169.53/250,724.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,450.28

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