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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,261, 130,072.45 and 55,492.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,261, 130,072.45 and 55,492.68 is: 76,575.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,261 : 130,072.45 = 55,492.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,261/130,072.45 = 55,492.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,261x = 130,072.45 × 55,492.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,261x = 7,218,068,844.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,218,068,844.67/94,261
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,575.35

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