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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95,527, 143,290.50 and 37,159

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95,527, 143,290.50 and 37,159 is: 55,738.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95,527 : 143,290.50 = 37,159 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95,527/143,290.50 = 37,159/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95,527x = 143,290.50 × 37,159
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95,527x = 5,324,531,689.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,324,531,689.50/95,527
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,738.50

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