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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,979.59, 131,043.62 and 54,692.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,979.59, 131,043.62 and 54,692.31 is: 75,459.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,979.59 : 131,043.62 = 54,692.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,979.59/131,043.62 = 54,692.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,979.59x = 131,043.62 × 54,692.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,979.59x = 7,167,078,916.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,167,078,916.71/94,979.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,459.15

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