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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,863, 130,899.60 and 52,415.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,863, 130,899.60 and 52,415.76 is: 72,327.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,863 : 130,899.60 = 52,415.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,863/130,899.60 = 52,415.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,863x = 130,899.60 × 52,415.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,863x = 6,861,202,017.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,861,202,017.70/94,863
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,327.48

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