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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,268.88, 130,076.28 and 53,973

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,268.88, 130,076.28 and 53,973 is: 74,474.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,268.88 : 130,076.28 = 53,973 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,268.88/130,076.28 = 53,973/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,268.88x = 130,076.28 × 53,973
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,268.88x = 7,020,607,060.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,020,607,060.44/94,268.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,474.28

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