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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,604, 127,793.52 and 50,162.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,604, 127,793.52 and 50,162.53 is: 69,224.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,604 : 127,793.52 = 50,162.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,604/127,793.52 = 50,162.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,604x = 127,793.52 × 50,162.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,604x = 6,410,446,280.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,410,446,280.81/92,604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,224.29

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