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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95,026.06, 131,149.86 and 54,731.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95,026.06, 131,149.86 and 54,731.98 is: 75,538.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95,026.06 : 131,149.86 = 54,731.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95,026.06/131,149.86 = 54,731.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95,026.06x = 131,149.86 × 54,731.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95,026.06x = 7,178,091,514.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,178,091,514.52/95,026.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,538.14

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