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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,908, 130,975.32 and 61,432.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,908, 130,975.32 and 61,432.32 is: 84,778.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,908 : 130,975.32 = 61,432.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,908/130,975.32 = 61,432.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,908x = 130,975.32 × 61,432.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,908x = 8,046,117,770.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,046,117,770.34/94,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,778.08

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