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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,175, 129,995.61 and 62,354.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,175, 129,995.61 and 62,354.15 is: 86,071.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,175 : 129,995.61 = 62,354.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,175/129,995.61 = 62,354.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,175x = 129,995.61 × 62,354.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,175x = 8,105,765,765.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,105,765,765.28/94,175
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,071.31

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