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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95,279, 131,475.57 and 55,005.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95,279, 131,475.57 and 55,005.76 is: 75,902.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95,279 : 131,475.57 = 55,005.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95,279/131,475.57 = 55,005.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95,279x = 131,475.57 × 55,005.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95,279x = 7,231,912,991.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,231,912,991.91/95,279
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,902.49

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