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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,591.28, 242,314.12 and 95,017.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,591.28, 242,314.12 and 95,017.04 is: 131,122.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,591.28 : 242,314.12 = 95,017.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,591.28/242,314.12 = 95,017.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,591.28x = 242,314.12 × 95,017.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,591.28x = 23,023,970,432.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,023,970,432.60/175,591.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,122.52

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