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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,964, 131,048.16 and 52,522.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,964, 131,048.16 and 52,522.88 is: 72,480.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,964 : 131,048.16 = 52,522.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,964/131,048.16 = 52,522.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,964x = 131,048.16 × 52,522.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,964x = 6,883,026,781.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,883,026,781.90/94,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,480.38

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