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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,248, 130,062.51 and 53,962.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,248, 130,062.51 and 53,962.38 is: 74,468.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,248 : 130,062.51 = 53,962.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,248/130,062.51 = 53,962.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,248x = 130,062.51 × 53,962.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,248x = 7,018,482,588.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,018,482,588.37/94,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,468.24

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