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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,786.85, 139,133.70 and 45,405.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,786.85, 139,133.70 and 45,405.50 is: 68,085.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,786.85 : 139,133.70 = 45,405.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,786.85/139,133.70 = 45,405.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,786.85x = 139,133.70 × 45,405.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,786.85x = 6,317,434,519.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,317,434,519.68/92,786.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,085.45

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