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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,607.59, 242,338.89 and 95,035.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,607.59, 242,338.89 and 95,035.69 is: 131,149.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,607.59 : 242,338.89 = 95,035.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,607.59/242,338.89 = 95,035.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,607.59x = 242,338.89 × 95,035.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,607.59x = 23,030,843,624.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,030,843,624.98/175,607.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,149.48

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