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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,611.84, 130,565.20 and 52,171.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,611.84, 130,565.20 and 52,171.92 is: 71,997.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,611.84 : 130,565.20 = 52,171.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,611.84/130,565.20 = 52,171.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,611.84x = 130,565.20 × 52,171.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,611.84x = 6,811,837,169.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,811,837,169.18/94,611.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,997.72

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