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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,785.54, 376,003.34 and 92,971.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,785.54, 376,003.34 and 92,971.62 is: 139,392.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,785.54 : 376,003.34 = 92,971.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,785.54/376,003.34 = 92,971.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,785.54x = 376,003.34 × 92,971.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,785.54x = 34,957,638,641.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,957,638,641.95/250,785.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,392.56

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