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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,266, 138,408.72 and 42,337.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,266, 138,408.72 and 42,337.60 is: 63,510.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,266 : 138,408.72 = 42,337.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,266/138,408.72 = 42,337.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,266x = 138,408.72 × 42,337.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,266x = 5,859,893,023.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,859,893,023.87/92,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,510.86

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