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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,270, 138,414.72 and 42,341.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,270, 138,414.72 and 42,341.60 is: 63,516.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,270 : 138,414.72 = 42,341.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,270/138,414.72 = 42,341.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,270x = 138,414.72 × 42,341.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,270x = 5,860,700,708.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,860,700,708.35/92,270
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,516.86

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