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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,307.16, 127,383.72 and 49,865.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,307.16, 127,383.72 and 49,865.56 is: 68,814.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,307.16 : 127,383.72 = 49,865.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,307.16/127,383.72 = 49,865.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,307.16x = 127,383.72 × 49,865.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,307.16x = 6,352,060,532.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,352,060,532.68/92,307.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,814.39

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