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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,419.14, 130,295.52 and 51,977.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,419.14, 130,295.52 and 51,977.34 is: 71,727.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,419.14 : 130,295.52 = 51,977.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,419.14/130,295.52 = 51,977.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,419.14x = 130,295.52 × 51,977.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,419.14x = 6,772,414,543.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,772,414,543.52/94,419.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,727.14

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