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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,611.28, 242,343.58 and 95,038.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,611.28, 242,343.58 and 95,038.82 is: 131,153.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,611.28 : 242,343.58 = 95,038.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,611.28/242,343.58 = 95,038.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,611.28x = 242,343.58 × 95,038.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,611.28x = 23,032,047,877.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,032,047,877.78/175,611.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,153.58

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