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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,717.24, 130,709.14 and 52,275.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,717.24, 130,709.14 and 52,275.77 is: 72,140.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,717.24 : 130,709.14 = 52,275.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,717.24/130,709.14 = 52,275.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,717.24x = 130,709.14 × 52,275.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,717.24x = 6,832,920,939.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,832,920,939.54/94,717.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,140.20

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