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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,906.08, 130,977 and 52,468.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,906.08, 130,977 and 52,468.56 is: 72,410.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,906.08 : 130,977 = 52,468.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,906.08/130,977 = 52,468.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,906.08x = 130,977 × 52,468.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,906.08x = 6,872,174,583.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,872,174,583.12/94,906.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,410.27

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