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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,187.69, 138,300 and 29,023.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,187.69, 138,300 and 29,023.71 is: 43,541.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,187.69 : 138,300 = 29,023.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,187.69/138,300 = 29,023.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,187.69x = 138,300 × 29,023.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,187.69x = 4,013,979,093
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,013,979,093/92,187.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,541.38

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