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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95,270.94, 131,464.41 and 54,997.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95,270.94, 131,464.41 and 54,997.68 is: 75,891.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95,270.94 : 131,464.41 = 54,997.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95,270.94/131,464.41 = 54,997.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95,270.94x = 131,464.41 × 54,997.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95,270.94x = 7,230,237,552.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,230,237,552.57/95,270.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,891.32

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