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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,679.46, 127,897.50 and 50,238.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,679.46, 127,897.50 and 50,238.70 is: 69,329.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,679.46 : 127,897.50 = 50,238.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,679.46/127,897.50 = 50,238.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,679.46x = 127,897.50 × 50,238.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,679.46x = 6,425,404,133.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,425,404,133.25/92,679.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,329.32

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