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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,581.34, 379,064.66 and 92,808.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,581.34, 379,064.66 and 92,808.69 is: 139,283.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,581.34 : 379,064.66 = 92,808.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,581.34/379,064.66 = 92,808.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,581.34x = 379,064.66 × 92,808.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,581.34x = 35,180,493,156.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,180,493,156.41/252,581.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,283.82

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