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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,271.24, 130,094.88 and 51,830.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,271.24, 130,094.88 and 51,830.12 is: 71,525.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,271.24 : 130,094.88 = 51,830.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,271.24/130,094.88 = 51,830.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,271.24x = 130,094.88 × 51,830.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,271.24x = 6,742,833,241.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,742,833,241.79/94,271.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,525.88

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