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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,837.88, 130,876.17 and 54,550.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,837.88, 130,876.17 and 54,550.60 is: 75,279.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,837.88 : 130,876.17 = 54,550.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,837.88/130,876.17 = 54,550.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,837.88x = 130,876.17 × 54,550.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,837.88x = 7,139,373,599.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,139,373,599.20/94,837.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,279.77

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