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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,196.37, 127,236.86 and 55,901.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,196.37, 127,236.86 and 55,901.30 is: 77,147.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,196.37 : 127,236.86 = 55,901.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,196.37/127,236.86 = 55,901.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,196.37x = 127,236.86 × 55,901.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,196.37x = 7,112,705,175.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,112,705,175.86/92,196.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,147.34

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