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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95,046, 131,163.48 and 55,302

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95,046, 131,163.48 and 55,302 is: 76,316.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95,046 : 131,163.48 = 55,302 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95,046/131,163.48 = 55,302/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95,046x = 131,163.48 × 55,302
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95,046x = 7,253,602,770.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,253,602,770.96/95,046
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,316.76

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