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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,977.08, 139,464.38 and 22,857

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,977.08, 139,464.38 and 22,857 is: 34,285.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,977.08 : 139,464.38 = 22,857 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,977.08/139,464.38 = 22,857/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,977.08x = 139,464.38 × 22,857
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,977.08x = 3,187,737,333.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,187,737,333.66/92,977.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,285.20

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