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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,131.68, 138,197.52 and 50,841.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,131.68, 138,197.52 and 50,841.12 is: 76,261.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,131.68 : 138,197.52 = 50,841.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,131.68/138,197.52 = 50,841.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,131.68x = 138,197.52 × 50,841.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,131.68x = 7,026,116,698.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,026,116,698.02/92,131.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,261.68

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