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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,570, 242,287.08 and 96,082

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,570, 242,287.08 and 96,082 is: 132,593.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,570 : 242,287.08 = 96,082 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,570/242,287.08 = 96,082/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,570x = 242,287.08 × 96,082
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,570x = 23,279,427,220.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,279,427,220.56/175,570
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,593.42

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