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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,157.36, 138,269.36 and 32,194.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,157.36, 138,269.36 and 32,194.72 is: 48,303.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,157.36 : 138,269.36 = 32,194.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,157.36/138,269.36 = 32,194.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,157.36x = 138,269.36 × 32,194.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,157.36x = 4,451,543,329.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,451,543,329.78/92,157.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,303.72

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