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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,406.24, 127,519.92 and 72,283.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,406.24, 127,519.92 and 72,283.68 is: 99,750.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,406.24 : 127,519.92 = 72,283.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,406.24/127,519.92 = 72,283.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,406.24x = 127,519.92 × 72,283.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,406.24x = 9,217,609,090.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,217,609,090.91/92,406.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,750.94

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