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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,246.96, 130,060.48 and 53,960

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,246.96, 130,060.48 and 53,960 is: 74,464.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,246.96 : 130,060.48 = 53,960 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,246.96/130,060.48 = 53,960/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,246.96x = 130,060.48 × 53,960
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,246.96x = 7,018,063,500.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,018,063,500.80/94,246.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,464.61

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