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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,278.76, 127,286.17 and 58,227.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,278.76, 127,286.17 and 58,227.77 is: 80,317.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,278.76 : 127,286.17 = 58,227.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,278.76/127,286.17 = 58,227.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,278.76x = 127,286.17 × 58,227.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,278.76x = 7,411,590,003.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,411,590,003.59/92,278.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,317.40

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