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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,161.35, 138,295.80 and 38,850.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,161.35, 138,295.80 and 38,850.09 is: 58,297.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,161.35 : 138,295.80 = 38,850.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,161.35/138,295.80 = 38,850.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,161.35x = 138,295.80 × 38,850.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,161.35x = 5,372,804,276.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,372,804,276.62/92,161.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,297.80

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