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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,738.82, 130,739.57 and 52,297.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,738.82, 130,739.57 and 52,297.35 is: 72,170.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,738.82 : 130,739.57 = 52,297.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,738.82/130,739.57 = 52,297.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,738.82x = 130,739.57 × 52,297.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,738.82x = 6,837,332,495.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,837,332,495.49/94,738.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,170.34

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