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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,316.21, 127,396.40 and 49,874.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,316.21, 127,396.40 and 49,874.73 is: 68,827.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,316.21 : 127,396.40 = 49,874.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,316.21/127,396.40 = 49,874.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,316.21x = 127,396.40 × 49,874.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,316.21x = 6,353,860,803.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,353,860,803.60/92,316.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,827.14

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