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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,297.44, 127,370.38 and 49,855.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,297.44, 127,370.38 and 49,855.96 is: 68,801.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,297.44 : 127,370.38 = 49,855.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,297.44/127,370.38 = 49,855.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,297.44x = 127,370.38 × 49,855.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,297.44x = 6,350,172,570.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,350,172,570.46/92,297.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,801.18

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