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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,972, 139,963.91 and 84,705.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,972, 139,963.91 and 84,705.14 is: 127,518.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,972 : 139,963.91 = 84,705.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,972/139,963.91 = 84,705.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,972x = 139,963.91 × 84,705.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,972x = 11,855,662,591.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,855,662,591.50/92,972
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,518.64

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