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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,752.38, 130,757.49 and 52,310

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,752.38, 130,757.49 and 52,310 is: 72,187.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,752.38 : 130,757.49 = 52,310 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,752.38/130,757.49 = 52,310/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,752.38x = 130,757.49 × 52,310
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,752.38x = 6,839,924,301.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,839,924,301.90/94,752.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,187.36

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