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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,742.44, 130,744.59 and 52,301

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,742.44, 130,744.59 and 52,301 is: 72,175.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,742.44 : 130,744.59 = 52,301 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,742.44/130,744.59 = 52,301/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,742.44x = 130,744.59 × 52,301
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,742.44x = 6,838,072,801.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,838,072,801.59/94,742.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,175.39

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