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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,714.11, 127,944.93 and 50,271.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,714.11, 127,944.93 and 50,271.73 is: 69,374.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,714.11 : 127,944.93 = 50,271.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,714.11/127,944.93 = 50,271.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,714.11x = 127,944.93 × 50,271.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,714.11x = 6,432,012,975.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,432,012,975.83/92,714.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,374.69

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