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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,749, 242,533.26 and 95,176.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,749, 242,533.26 and 95,176.50 is: 131,343.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,749 : 242,533.26 = 95,176.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,749/242,533.26 = 95,176.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,749x = 242,533.26 × 95,176.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,749x = 23,083,466,820.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,083,466,820.39/175,749
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,343.38

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