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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,756.38, 130,763 and 52,314

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,756.38, 130,763 and 52,314 is: 72,192.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,756.38 : 130,763 = 52,314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,756.38/130,763 = 52,314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,756.38x = 130,763 × 52,314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,756.38x = 6,840,735,582
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,840,735,582/94,756.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,192.88

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