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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,741.70, 242,524.24 and 95,169.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,741.70, 242,524.24 and 95,169.26 is: 131,333.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,741.70 : 242,524.24 = 95,169.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,741.70/242,524.24 = 95,169.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,741.70x = 242,524.24 × 95,169.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,741.70x = 23,080,852,452.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,080,852,452.86/175,741.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,333.95

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