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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,177.66, 129,974.31 and 53,897.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,177.66, 129,974.31 and 53,897.17 is: 74,383.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,177.66 : 129,974.31 = 53,897.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,177.66/129,974.31 = 53,897.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,177.66x = 129,974.31 × 53,897.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,177.66x = 7,005,247,481.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,005,247,481.70/94,177.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,383.32

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