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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,664, 139,019.22 and 42,778.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,664, 139,019.22 and 42,778.98 is: 64,179.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,664 : 139,019.22 = 42,778.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,664/139,019.22 = 42,778.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,664x = 139,019.22 × 42,778.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,664x = 5,947,100,432.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,947,100,432.00/92,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,179.19

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