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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,827.15, 379,189.37 and 92,848.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,827.15, 379,189.37 and 92,848.10 is: 139,253.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,827.15 : 379,189.37 = 92,848.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,827.15/379,189.37 = 92,848.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,827.15x = 379,189.37 × 92,848.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,827.15x = 35,207,010,880.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,207,010,880.87/252,827.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,253.29

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