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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,332.11, 130,251.39 and 72,493.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,332.11, 130,251.39 and 72,493.80 is: 100,097.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,332.11 : 130,251.39 = 72,493.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,332.11/130,251.39 = 72,493.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,332.11x = 130,251.39 × 72,493.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,332.11x = 9,442,418,216.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,442,418,216.38/94,332.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,097.61

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