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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,837, 241,275.30 and 95,349

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,837, 241,275.30 and 95,349 is: 131,581.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,837 : 241,275.30 = 95,349 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,837/241,275.30 = 95,349/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,837x = 241,275.30 × 95,349
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,837x = 23,005,358,579.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,005,358,579.70/174,837
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,581.75

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