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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,176.08, 127,215.36 and 51,897.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,176.08, 127,215.36 and 51,897.84 is: 71,625.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,176.08 : 127,215.36 = 51,897.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,176.08/127,215.36 = 51,897.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,176.08x = 127,215.36 × 51,897.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,176.08x = 6,602,202,398.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,602,202,398.82/92,176.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,625.98

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