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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,832.31, 242,648.22 and 95,262

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,832.31, 242,648.22 and 95,262 is: 131,461.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,832.31 : 242,648.22 = 95,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,832.31/242,648.22 = 95,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,832.31x = 242,648.22 × 95,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,832.31x = 23,115,154,733.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,115,154,733.64/175,832.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,461.36

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