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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93,186.72, 139,806 and 51,662.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93,186.72, 139,806 and 51,662.88 is: 77,508.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93,186.72 : 139,806 = 51,662.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93,186.72/139,806 = 51,662.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93,186.72x = 139,806 × 51,662.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93,186.72x = 7,222,780,601.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,222,780,601.28/93,186.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,508.69

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