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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,972.60, 155,774.94 and 92,491

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,972.60, 155,774.94 and 92,491 is: 127,533.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,972.60 : 155,774.94 = 92,491 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,972.60/155,774.94 = 92,491/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,972.60x = 155,774.94 × 92,491
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,972.60x = 14,407,779,975.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,407,779,975.54/112,972.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,533.40

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