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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,972.20, 173,958.30 and 92,644.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,972.20, 173,958.30 and 92,644.20 is: 138,966.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,972.20 : 173,958.30 = 92,644.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,972.20/173,958.30 = 92,644.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,972.20x = 173,958.30 × 92,644.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,972.20x = 16,116,227,536.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,116,227,536.86/115,972.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,966.30

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