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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,675.39, 242,432.11 and 95,102.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,675.39, 242,432.11 and 95,102.91 is: 131,242.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,675.39 : 242,432.11 = 95,102.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,675.39/242,432.11 = 95,102.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,675.39x = 242,432.11 × 95,102.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,675.39x = 23,055,999,138.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,055,999,138.44/175,675.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,242.05

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