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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,723, 127,958.54 and 50,281.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,723, 127,958.54 and 50,281.52 is: 69,388.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,723 : 127,958.54 = 50,281.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,723/127,958.54 = 50,281.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,723x = 127,958.54 × 50,281.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,723x = 6,433,949,888.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,433,949,888.18/92,723
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,388.93

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