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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,509.43, 127,666.33 and 52,230.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,509.43, 127,666.33 and 52,230.36 is: 72,079.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,509.43 : 127,666.33 = 52,230.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,509.43/127,666.33 = 52,230.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,509.43x = 127,666.33 × 52,230.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,509.43x = 6,668,058,245.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,668,058,245.20/92,509.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,079.77

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