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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,377.72, 242,021.28 and 94,805

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,377.72, 242,021.28 and 94,805 is: 130,830.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,377.72 : 242,021.28 = 94,805 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,377.72/242,021.28 = 94,805/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,377.72x = 242,021.28 × 94,805
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,377.72x = 22,944,827,450.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,944,827,450.40/175,377.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,830.91

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