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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,462.97, 127,602.15 and 52,174.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,462.97, 127,602.15 and 52,174.38 is: 72,002.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,462.97 : 127,602.15 = 52,174.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,462.97/127,602.15 = 52,174.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,462.97x = 127,602.15 × 52,174.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,462.97x = 6,657,563,062.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,657,563,062.92/92,462.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,002.48

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