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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,172.81, 127,200.85 and 51,888

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,172.81, 127,200.85 and 51,888 is: 71,606.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,172.81 : 127,200.85 = 51,888 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,172.81/127,200.85 = 51,888/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,172.81x = 127,200.85 × 51,888
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,172.81x = 6,600,197,575.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,600,197,575.08/92,172.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,606.77

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