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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,185.98, 127,218.87 and 51,901.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,185.98, 127,218.87 and 51,901.08 is: 71,624.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,185.98 : 127,218.87 = 51,901.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,185.98/127,218.87 = 51,901.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,185.98x = 127,218.87 × 51,901.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,185.98x = 6,602,796,749.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,602,796,749.38/92,185.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,624.74

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