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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,883.87, 379,274.32 and 92,904.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,883.87, 379,274.32 and 92,904.82 is: 139,338.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,883.87 : 379,274.32 = 92,904.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,883.87/379,274.32 = 92,904.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,883.87x = 379,274.32 × 92,904.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,883.87x = 35,236,413,992.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,236,413,992.88/252,883.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,338.32

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