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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,241.58, 127,295.94 and 56,430.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,241.58, 127,295.94 and 56,430.94 is: 77,876.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,241.58 : 127,295.94 = 56,430.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,241.58/127,295.94 = 56,430.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,241.58x = 127,295.94 × 56,430.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,241.58x = 7,183,429,552.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,183,429,552.38/92,241.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,876.26

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