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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,715.91, 130,707.36 and 52,274.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,715.91, 130,707.36 and 52,274.43 is: 72,138.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,715.91 : 130,707.36 = 52,274.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,715.91/130,707.36 = 52,274.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,715.91x = 130,707.36 × 52,274.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,715.91x = 6,832,652,740.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,832,652,740.80/94,715.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,138.38

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