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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,285, 130,116.95 and 51,842.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,285, 130,116.95 and 51,842.62 is: 71,544.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,285 : 130,116.95 = 51,842.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,285/130,116.95 = 51,842.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,285x = 130,116.95 × 51,842.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,285x = 6,745,603,594.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,745,603,594.41/94,285
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,544.82

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