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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,177.30, 138,287.82 and 29,847.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,177.30, 138,287.82 and 29,847.80 is: 44,778.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,177.30 : 138,287.82 = 29,847.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,177.30/138,287.82 = 29,847.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,177.30x = 138,287.82 × 29,847.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,177.30x = 4,127,587,193.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,127,587,193.80/92,177.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,778.78

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