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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,542.89, 127,709.22 and 50,101.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,542.89, 127,709.22 and 50,101.41 is: 69,139.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,542.89 : 127,709.22 = 50,101.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,542.89/127,709.22 = 50,101.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,542.89x = 127,709.22 × 50,101.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,542.89x = 6,398,411,353.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,398,411,353.45/92,542.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,139.96

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