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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91,512, 137,285.28 and 42,264

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91,512, 137,285.28 and 42,264 is: 63,403.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91,512 : 137,285.28 = 42,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91,512/137,285.28 = 42,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91,512x = 137,285.28 × 42,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91,512x = 5,802,225,073.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,802,225,073.92/91,512
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,403.98

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