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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95,465.92, 131,728.33 and 55,171.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95,465.92, 131,728.33 and 55,171.90 is: 76,128.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95,465.92 : 131,728.33 = 55,171.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95,465.92/131,728.33 = 55,171.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95,465.92x = 131,728.33 × 55,171.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95,465.92x = 7,267,702,625.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,267,702,625.64/95,465.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,128.76

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