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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,899, 130,949.28 and 52,451.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,899, 130,949.28 and 52,451.76 is: 72,377.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,899 : 130,949.28 = 52,451.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,899/130,949.28 = 52,451.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,899x = 130,949.28 × 52,451.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,899x = 6,868,520,206.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,868,520,206.73/94,899
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,377.16

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