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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,571.67, 242,287.16 and 94,997.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,571.67, 242,287.16 and 94,997.40 is: 131,095.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,571.67 : 242,287.16 = 94,997.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,571.67/242,287.16 = 94,997.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,571.67x = 242,287.16 × 94,997.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,571.67x = 23,016,650,253.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,016,650,253.38/175,571.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,095.47

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