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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,772, 138,973.68 and 45,881.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,772, 138,973.68 and 45,881.76 is: 68,731.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,772 : 138,973.68 = 45,881.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,772/138,973.68 = 45,881.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,772x = 138,973.68 × 45,881.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,772x = 6,376,357,032.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,376,357,032.08/92,772
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,731.48

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