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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95,002.74, 131,099.31 and 54,717.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95,002.74, 131,099.31 and 54,717.66 is: 75,507.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95,002.74 : 131,099.31 = 54,717.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95,002.74/131,099.31 = 54,717.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95,002.74x = 131,099.31 × 54,717.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95,002.74x = 7,173,447,470.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,173,447,470.81/95,002.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,507.80

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