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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,718.34, 130,710.42 and 52,275.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,718.34, 130,710.42 and 52,275.96 is: 72,140.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,718.34 : 130,710.42 = 52,275.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,718.34/130,710.42 = 52,275.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,718.34x = 130,710.42 × 52,275.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,718.34x = 6,833,012,687.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,833,012,687.50/94,718.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,140.33

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