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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,158.72, 129,932.64 and 51,719.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,158.72, 129,932.64 and 51,719.04 is: 71,368.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,158.72 : 129,932.64 = 51,719.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,158.72/129,932.64 = 51,719.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,158.72x = 129,932.64 × 51,719.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,158.72x = 6,719,991,405.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,719,991,405.47/94,158.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,368.76

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