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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,825.89, 242,639.44 and 95,253.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,825.89, 242,639.44 and 95,253.75 is: 131,450.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,825.89 : 242,639.44 = 95,253.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,825.89/242,639.44 = 95,253.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,825.89x = 242,639.44 × 95,253.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,825.89x = 23,112,316,319.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,112,316,319.77/175,825.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,450.02

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