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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,237.76, 127,238.40 and 61,663.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,237.76, 127,238.40 and 61,663.68 is: 85,062.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,237.76 : 127,238.40 = 61,663.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,237.76/127,238.40 = 61,663.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,237.76x = 127,238.40 × 61,663.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,237.76x = 7,845,987,981.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,845,987,981.31/92,237.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,062.65

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