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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,176.36, 129,985.79 and 53,913.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,176.36, 129,985.79 and 53,913.38 is: 74,413.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,176.36 : 129,985.79 = 53,913.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,176.36/129,985.79 = 53,913.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,176.36x = 129,985.79 × 53,913.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,176.36x = 7,007,972,371.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,007,972,371.37/94,176.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,413.29

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