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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,556.36, 127,727.88 and 50,115

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,556.36, 127,727.88 and 50,115 is: 69,158.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,556.36 : 127,727.88 = 50,115 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,556.36/127,727.88 = 50,115/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,556.36x = 127,727.88 × 50,115
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,556.36x = 6,401,082,706.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,401,082,706.20/92,556.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,158.76

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