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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,845.71, 382,273.83 and 92,734.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,845.71, 382,273.83 and 92,734.20 is: 139,103.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,845.71 : 382,273.83 = 92,734.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,845.71/382,273.83 = 92,734.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,845.71x = 382,273.83 × 92,734.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,845.71x = 35,449,857,805.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,449,857,805.99/254,845.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,103.22

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