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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,254.57, 241,851.42 and 94,682.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,254.57, 241,851.42 and 94,682.05 is: 130,661.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,254.57 : 241,851.42 = 94,682.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,254.57/241,851.42 = 94,682.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,254.57x = 241,851.42 × 94,682.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,254.57x = 22,898,987,636.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,898,987,636.38/175,254.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,661.29

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