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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108,005.80, 162,008.70 and 92,972.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108,005.80, 162,008.70 and 92,972.20 is: 139,458.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108,005.80 : 162,008.70 = 92,972.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108,005.80/162,008.70 = 92,972.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108,005.80x = 162,008.70 × 92,972.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108,005.80x = 15,062,305,258.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,062,305,258.14/108,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,458.30

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