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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,043, 129,779.34 and 56,339.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,043, 129,779.34 and 56,339.12 is: 77,747.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,043 : 129,779.34 = 56,339.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,043/129,779.34 = 56,339.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,043x = 129,779.34 × 56,339.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,043x = 7,311,653,809.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,311,653,809.78/94,043
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,747.99

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