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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,691.72, 242,454.73 and 95,119.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,691.72, 242,454.73 and 95,119.30 is: 131,264.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,691.72 : 242,454.73 = 95,119.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,691.72/242,454.73 = 95,119.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,691.72x = 242,454.73 × 95,119.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,691.72x = 23,062,124,199.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,062,124,199.29/175,691.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,264.72

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