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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,159.40, 137,979.90 and 82,828.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,159.40, 137,979.90 and 82,828.20 is: 124,009.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,159.40 : 137,979.90 = 82,828.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,159.40/137,979.90 = 82,828.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,159.40x = 137,979.90 × 82,828.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,159.40x = 11,428,626,753.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,428,626,753.18/92,159.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,009.34

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