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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,241.59, 127,329.10 and 72,104.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,241.59, 127,329.10 and 72,104.99 is: 99,532.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,241.59 : 127,329.10 = 72,104.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,241.59/127,329.10 = 72,104.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,241.59x = 127,329.10 × 72,104.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,241.59x = 9,181,062,665.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,181,062,665.30/92,241.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,532.79

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