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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,888, 130,945.44 and 57,170.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,888, 130,945.44 and 57,170.08 is: 78,894.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,888 : 130,945.44 = 57,170.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,888/130,945.44 = 57,170.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,888x = 130,945.44 × 57,170.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,888x = 7,486,161,280.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,486,161,280.44/94,888
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,894.71

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