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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95,043, 131,159.34 and 55,299

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95,043, 131,159.34 and 55,299 is: 76,312.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95,043 : 131,159.34 = 55,299 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95,043/131,159.34 = 55,299/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95,043x = 131,159.34 × 55,299
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95,043x = 7,252,980,342.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,252,980,342.66/95,043
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,312.62

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