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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,196.72, 129,983.94 and 53,901.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,196.72, 129,983.94 and 53,901.24 is: 74,379.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,196.72 : 129,983.94 = 53,901.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,196.72/129,983.94 = 53,901.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,196.72x = 129,983.94 × 53,901.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,196.72x = 7,006,295,546.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,006,295,546.09/94,196.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,379.40

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