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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,462.99, 127,597.68 and 52,171.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,462.99, 127,597.68 and 52,171.16 is: 71,995.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,462.99 : 127,597.68 = 52,171.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,462.99/127,597.68 = 52,171.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,462.99x = 127,597.68 × 52,171.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,462.99x = 6,656,918,340.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,656,918,340.92/92,462.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,995.49

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