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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,740.44, 130,741.83 and 52,299

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,740.44, 130,741.83 and 52,299 is: 72,172.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,740.44 : 130,741.83 = 52,299 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,740.44/130,741.83 = 52,299/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,740.44x = 130,741.83 × 52,299
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,740.44x = 6,837,666,967.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,837,666,967.17/94,740.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,172.63

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