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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,668, 127,881.12 and 50,225.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,668, 127,881.12 and 50,225.44 is: 69,310.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,668 : 127,881.12 = 50,225.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,668/127,881.12 = 50,225.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,668x = 127,881.12 × 50,225.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,668x = 6,422,885,519.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,422,885,519.69/92,668
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,310.72

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