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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95,151.58, 131,323.16 and 54,857.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95,151.58, 131,323.16 and 54,857.46 is: 75,711.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95,151.58 : 131,323.16 = 54,857.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95,151.58/131,323.16 = 54,857.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95,151.58x = 131,323.16 × 54,857.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95,151.58x = 7,204,055,626.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,204,055,626.38/95,151.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,711.36

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