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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,177.69, 129,966.12 and 51,737.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,177.69, 129,966.12 and 51,737.13 is: 71,397.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,177.69 : 129,966.12 = 51,737.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,177.69/129,966.12 = 51,737.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,177.69x = 129,966.12 × 51,737.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,177.69x = 6,724,074,046.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,724,074,046.04/94,177.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,397.74

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