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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93,078.72, 139,644 and 51,554.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93,078.72, 139,644 and 51,554.88 is: 77,346.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93,078.72 : 139,644 = 51,554.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93,078.72/139,644 = 51,554.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93,078.72x = 139,644 × 51,554.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93,078.72x = 7,199,329,662.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,199,329,662.72/93,078.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,346.68

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