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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95,268, 131,473.50 and 52,825.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95,268, 131,473.50 and 52,825.62 is: 72,901.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95,268 : 131,473.50 = 52,825.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95,268/131,473.50 = 52,825.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95,268x = 131,473.50 × 52,825.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95,268x = 6,945,169,151.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,945,169,151.07/95,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,901.39

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