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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,259.68, 241,858.20 and 95,771.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,259.68, 241,858.20 and 95,771.68 is: 132,164.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,259.68 : 241,858.20 = 95,771.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,259.68/241,858.20 = 95,771.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,259.68x = 241,858.20 × 95,771.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,259.68x = 23,163,166,135.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,163,166,135.78/175,259.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,164.83

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