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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,719.24, 130,711.89 and 52,277.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,719.24, 130,711.89 and 52,277.76 is: 72,142.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,719.24 : 130,711.89 = 52,277.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,719.24/130,711.89 = 52,277.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,719.24x = 130,711.89 × 52,277.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,719.24x = 6,833,324,814.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,833,324,814.57/94,719.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,142.94

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