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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,723.97, 242,498.71 and 95,151.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,723.97, 242,498.71 and 95,151.71 is: 131,309.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,723.97 : 242,498.71 = 95,151.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,723.97/242,498.71 = 95,151.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,723.97x = 242,498.71 × 95,151.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,723.97x = 23,074,167,654.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,074,167,654.48/175,723.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,309.17

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