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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,865.56, 139,173.59 and 50,682.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,865.56, 139,173.59 and 50,682.44 is: 75,955.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,865.56 : 139,173.59 = 50,682.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,865.56/139,173.59 = 50,682.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,865.56x = 139,173.59 × 50,682.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,865.56x = 7,053,657,599.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,053,657,599.40/92,865.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,955.59

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