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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,382.24, 127,536.48 and 71,114.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,382.24, 127,536.48 and 71,114.88 is: 98,176.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,382.24 : 127,536.48 = 71,114.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,382.24/127,536.48 = 71,114.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,382.24x = 127,536.48 × 71,114.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,382.24x = 9,069,741,470.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,069,741,470.82/92,382.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,176.25

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