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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95,101, 131,273.94 and 55,357

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95,101, 131,273.94 and 55,357 is: 76,412.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95,101 : 131,273.94 = 55,357 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95,101/131,273.94 = 55,357/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95,101x = 131,273.94 × 55,357
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95,101x = 7,266,931,496.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,266,931,496.58/95,101
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,412.78

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