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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,179.38, 127,217.07 and 56,393.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,179.38, 127,217.07 and 56,393.19 is: 77,828.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,179.38 : 127,217.07 = 56,393.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,179.38/127,217.07 = 56,393.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,179.38x = 127,217.07 × 56,393.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,179.38x = 7,174,176,399.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,174,176,399.75/92,179.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,828.43

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