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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,825.69, 242,639.55 and 95,253.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,825.69, 242,639.55 and 95,253.77 is: 131,450.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,825.69 : 242,639.55 = 95,253.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,825.69/242,639.55 = 95,253.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,825.69x = 242,639.55 × 95,253.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,825.69x = 23,112,332,495.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,112,332,495.20/175,825.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,450.26

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