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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,878.84, 159,901.74 and 92,063.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,878.84, 159,901.74 and 92,063.16 is: 127,038.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,878.84 : 159,901.74 = 92,063.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,878.84/159,901.74 = 92,063.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,878.84x = 159,901.74 × 92,063.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,878.84x = 14,721,059,473.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,721,059,473.90/115,878.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,038.37

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