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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,775, 138,978.18 and 45,884.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,775, 138,978.18 and 45,884.76 is: 68,735.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,775 : 138,978.18 = 45,884.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,775/138,978.18 = 45,884.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,775x = 138,978.18 × 45,884.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,775x = 6,376,980,434.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,376,980,434.54/92,775
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,735.98

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