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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,263.24, 127,323.66 and 51,977.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,263.24, 127,323.66 and 51,977.49 is: 71,729.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,263.24 : 127,323.66 = 51,977.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,263.24/127,323.66 = 51,977.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,263.24x = 127,323.66 × 51,977.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,263.24x = 6,617,964,264.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,617,964,264.41/92,263.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,729.16

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