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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95,214.08, 131,399.74 and 54,381.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95,214.08, 131,399.74 and 54,381.78 is: 75,049.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95,214.08 : 131,399.74 = 54,381.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95,214.08/131,399.74 = 54,381.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95,214.08x = 131,399.74 × 54,381.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95,214.08x = 7,145,751,973.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,145,751,973.66/95,214.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,049.32

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