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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,960.46, 139,253.58 and 42,971.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,960.46, 139,253.58 and 42,971.72 is: 64,371.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,960.46 : 139,253.58 = 42,971.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,960.46/139,253.58 = 42,971.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,960.46x = 139,253.58 × 42,971.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,960.46x = 5,983,965,152.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,983,965,152.49/92,960.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,371.08

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