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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,877.40, 169,316.10 and 92,141.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,877.40, 169,316.10 and 92,141.40 is: 138,212.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,877.40 : 169,316.10 = 92,141.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,877.40/169,316.10 = 92,141.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,877.40x = 169,316.10 × 92,141.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,877.40x = 15,601,022,496.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,601,022,496.54/112,877.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,212.10

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