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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,642, 241,005.96 and 95,154

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,642, 241,005.96 and 95,154 is: 131,312.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,642 : 241,005.96 = 95,154 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,642/241,005.96 = 95,154/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,642x = 241,005.96 × 95,154
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,642x = 22,932,681,117.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,932,681,117.84/174,642
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,312.52

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