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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,727.74, 130,714.96 and 52,283.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,727.74, 130,714.96 and 52,283.52 is: 72,146.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,727.74 : 130,714.96 = 52,283.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,727.74/130,714.96 = 52,283.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,727.74x = 130,714.96 × 52,283.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,727.74x = 6,834,238,225.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,834,238,225.46/94,727.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,146.11

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