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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,284.87, 130,115.34 and 51,266.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,284.87, 130,115.34 and 51,266.82 is: 70,749.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,284.87 : 130,115.34 = 51,266.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,284.87/130,115.34 = 51,266.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,284.87x = 130,115.34 × 51,266.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,284.87x = 6,670,599,715.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,670,599,715.02/94,284.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,749.42

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