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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,727.12, 130,714.20 and 52,283

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,727.12, 130,714.20 and 52,283 is: 72,145.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,727.12 : 130,714.20 = 52,283 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,727.12/130,714.20 = 52,283/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,727.12x = 130,714.20 × 52,283
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,727.12x = 6,834,130,518.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,834,130,518.60/94,727.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,145.45

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