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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,748.34, 130,751.87 and 52,305.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,748.34, 130,751.87 and 52,305.96 is: 72,181.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,748.34 : 130,751.87 = 52,305.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,748.34/130,751.87 = 52,305.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,748.34x = 130,751.87 × 52,305.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,748.34x = 6,839,101,820.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,839,101,820.62/94,748.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,181.76

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