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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,755.28, 139,151.70 and 39,447.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,755.28, 139,151.70 and 39,447.14 is: 59,178.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,755.28 : 139,151.70 = 39,447.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,755.28/139,151.70 = 39,447.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,755.28x = 139,151.70 × 39,447.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,755.28x = 5,489,136,591.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,489,136,591.14/92,755.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,178.70

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