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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,607.28, 242,338.05 and 95,034.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,607.28, 242,338.05 and 95,034.81 is: 131,148.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,607.28 : 242,338.05 = 95,034.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,607.28/242,338.05 = 95,034.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,607.28x = 242,338.05 × 95,034.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,607.28x = 23,030,550,537.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,030,550,537.52/175,607.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,148.04

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