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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103,039.24, 142,507.20 and 92,425

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103,039.24, 142,507.20 and 92,425 is: 127,827.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103,039.24 : 142,507.20 = 92,425 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103,039.24/142,507.20 = 92,425/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103,039.24x = 142,507.20 × 92,425
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103,039.24x = 13,171,227,960.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,171,227,960.00/103,039.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,827.30

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