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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95,056.68, 131,186.82 and 55,305

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95,056.68, 131,186.82 and 55,305 is: 76,325.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95,056.68 : 131,186.82 = 55,305 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95,056.68/131,186.82 = 55,305/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95,056.68x = 131,186.82 × 55,305
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95,056.68x = 7,255,287,080.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,255,287,080.10/95,056.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,325.90

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