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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,997.28, 131,097.50 and 54,718.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,997.28, 131,097.50 and 54,718.12 is: 75,511.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,997.28 : 131,097.50 = 54,718.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,997.28/131,097.50 = 54,718.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,997.28x = 131,097.50 × 54,718.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,997.28x = 7,173,408,736.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,173,408,736.70/94,997.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,511.73

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