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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,273.08, 127,336.85 and 49,831.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,273.08, 127,336.85 and 49,831.62 is: 68,767.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,273.08 : 127,336.85 = 49,831.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,273.08/127,336.85 = 49,831.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,273.08x = 127,336.85 × 49,831.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,273.08x = 6,345,401,521.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,345,401,521.20/92,273.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,767.64

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