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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,321, 241,942.98 and 95,833

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,321, 241,942.98 and 95,833 is: 132,249.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,321 : 241,942.98 = 95,833 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,321/241,942.98 = 95,833/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,321x = 241,942.98 × 95,833
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,321x = 23,186,121,602.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,186,121,602.34/175,321
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,249.54

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