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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,273.13, 127,336.34 and 51,999.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,273.13, 127,336.34 and 51,999.82 is: 71,759.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,273.13 : 127,336.34 = 51,999.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,273.13/127,336.34 = 51,999.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,273.13x = 127,336.34 × 51,999.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,273.13x = 6,621,466,571.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,621,466,571.12/92,273.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,759.42

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