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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95,173.38, 131,341.50 and 52,731

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95,173.38, 131,341.50 and 52,731 is: 72,770.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95,173.38 : 131,341.50 = 52,731 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95,173.38/131,341.50 = 52,731/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95,173.38x = 131,341.50 × 52,731
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95,173.38x = 6,925,768,636.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,925,768,636.50/95,173.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,770.02

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