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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,825.28, 242,638.59 and 95,254.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,825.28, 242,638.59 and 95,254.85 is: 131,451.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,825.28 : 242,638.59 = 95,254.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,825.28/242,638.59 = 95,254.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,825.28x = 242,638.59 × 95,254.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,825.28x = 23,112,502,494.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,112,502,494.66/175,825.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,451.53

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