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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,105.73, 174,158.58 and 92,879.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,105.73, 174,158.58 and 92,879.79 is: 139,319.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,105.73 : 174,158.58 = 92,879.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,105.73/174,158.58 = 92,879.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,105.73x = 174,158.58 × 92,879.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,105.73x = 16,175,812,337.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,175,812,337.10/116,105.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,319.67

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