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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,451.43, 242,122.08 and 94,878.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,451.43, 242,122.08 and 94,878.76 is: 130,932.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,451.43 : 242,122.08 = 94,878.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,451.43/242,122.08 = 94,878.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,451.43x = 242,122.08 × 94,878.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,451.43x = 22,972,242,389.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,972,242,389.80/175,451.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,932.20

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