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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,617.98, 130,570 and 52,176.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,617.98, 130,570 and 52,176.50 is: 72,002.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,617.98 : 130,570 = 52,176.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,617.98/130,570 = 52,176.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,617.98x = 130,570 × 52,176.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,617.98x = 6,812,685,605
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,812,685,605/94,617.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,002.02

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