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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95,277.38, 131,473.33 and 55,004.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95,277.38, 131,473.33 and 55,004.13 is: 75,900.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95,277.38 : 131,473.33 = 55,004.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95,277.38/131,473.33 = 55,004.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95,277.38x = 131,473.33 × 55,004.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95,277.38x = 7,231,575,997.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,231,575,997.34/95,277.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,900.24

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