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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,737, 130,734.54 and 52,294.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,737, 130,734.54 and 52,294.62 is: 72,165.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,737 : 130,734.54 = 52,294.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,737/130,734.54 = 52,294.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,737x = 130,734.54 × 52,294.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,737x = 6,836,713,090.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,836,713,090.17/94,737
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,165.18

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