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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95,316.68, 131,542.98 and 55,037.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95,316.68, 131,542.98 and 55,037.82 is: 75,955.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95,316.68 : 131,542.98 = 55,037.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95,316.68/131,542.98 = 55,037.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95,316.68x = 131,542.98 × 55,037.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95,316.68x = 7,239,838,855.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,239,838,855.50/95,316.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,955.63

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