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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,184.85, 127,209.65 and 51,897

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,184.85, 127,209.65 and 51,897 is: 71,614.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,184.85 : 127,209.65 = 51,897 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,184.85/127,209.65 = 51,897/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,184.85x = 127,209.65 × 51,897
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,184.85x = 6,601,799,206.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,601,799,206.05/92,184.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,614.80

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