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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,273.78, 130,096.34 and 51,253.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,273.78, 130,096.34 and 51,253.72 is: 70,729.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,273.78 : 130,096.34 = 51,253.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,273.78/130,096.34 = 51,253.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,273.78x = 130,096.34 × 51,253.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,273.78x = 6,667,921,383.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,667,921,383.38/94,273.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,729.33

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