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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,023, 129,747.42 and 56,318.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,023, 129,747.42 and 56,318.04 is: 77,716.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,023 : 129,747.42 = 56,318.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,023/129,747.42 = 56,318.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,023x = 129,747.42 × 56,318.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,023x = 7,307,120,389.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,307,120,389.46/94,023
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,716.31

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