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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,716.91, 130,708.74 and 52,275.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,716.91, 130,708.74 and 52,275.43 is: 72,139.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,716.91 : 130,708.74 = 52,275.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,716.91/130,708.74 = 52,275.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,716.91x = 130,708.74 × 52,275.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,716.91x = 6,832,855,588.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,832,855,588.26/94,716.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,139.76

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