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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,565.61, 242,278.76 and 94,991.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,565.61, 242,278.76 and 94,991.33 is: 131,087.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,565.61 : 242,278.76 = 94,991.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,565.61/242,278.76 = 94,991.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,565.61x = 242,278.76 × 94,991.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,565.61x = 23,014,382,486.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,014,382,486.33/175,565.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,087.08

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