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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,273.21, 127,337.03 and 49,831.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,273.21, 127,337.03 and 49,831.74 is: 68,767.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,273.21 : 127,337.03 = 49,831.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,273.21/127,337.03 = 49,831.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,273.21x = 127,337.03 × 49,831.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,273.21x = 6,345,425,522.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,345,425,522.17/92,273.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,767.80

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