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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,544, 127,700.92 and 52,255.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,544, 127,700.92 and 52,255.32 is: 72,106.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,544 : 127,700.92 = 52,255.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,544/127,700.92 = 52,255.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,544x = 127,700.92 × 52,255.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,544x = 6,673,052,438.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,673,052,438.89/92,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,106.81

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