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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,178, 138,270.24 and 52,716.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,178, 138,270.24 and 52,716.96 is: 79,077.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,178 : 138,270.24 = 52,716.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,178/138,270.24 = 52,716.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,178x = 138,270.24 × 52,716.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,178x = 7,289,186,711.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,289,186,711.27/92,178
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,077.29

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