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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,982.75, 388,650.30 and 92,770.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,982.75, 388,650.30 and 92,770.75 is: 139,219.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,982.75 : 388,650.30 = 92,770.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,982.75/388,650.30 = 92,770.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,982.75x = 388,650.30 × 92,770.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,982.75x = 36,055,379,818.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,055,379,818.73/258,982.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,219.23

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