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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,436.59, 242,102.32 and 94,863.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,436.59, 242,102.32 and 94,863.93 is: 130,912.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,436.59 : 242,102.32 = 94,863.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,436.59/242,102.32 = 94,863.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,436.59x = 242,102.32 × 94,863.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,436.59x = 22,966,777,537.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,966,777,537.32/175,436.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,912.13

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