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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,968.72, 131,097.20 and 59,176.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,968.72, 131,097.20 and 59,176.42 is: 81,688.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,968.72 : 131,097.20 = 59,176.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,968.72/131,097.20 = 59,176.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,968.72x = 131,097.20 × 59,176.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,968.72x = 7,757,862,344.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,757,862,344.40/94,968.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,688.61

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