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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,232, 127,280.97 and 55,932.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,232, 127,280.97 and 55,932.66 is: 77,187.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,232 : 127,280.97 = 55,932.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,232/127,280.97 = 55,932.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,232x = 127,280.97 × 55,932.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,232x = 7,119,163,219.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,119,163,219.48/92,232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,187.56

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