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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,171, 241,736.94 and 95,683

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,171, 241,736.94 and 95,683 is: 132,043.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,171 : 241,736.94 = 95,683 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,171/241,736.94 = 95,683/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,171x = 241,736.94 × 95,683
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,171x = 23,130,115,630.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,130,115,630.02/175,171
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,043.06

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