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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,599, 130,547.52 and 52,159.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,599, 130,547.52 and 52,159.05 is: 71,979.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,599 : 130,547.52 = 52,159.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,599/130,547.52 = 52,159.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,599x = 130,547.52 × 52,159.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,599x = 6,809,234,623.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,809,234,623.06/94,599
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,979.99

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