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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,876.76, 242,709.63 and 95,306.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,876.76, 242,709.63 and 95,306.48 is: 131,522.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,876.76 : 242,709.63 = 95,306.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,876.76/242,709.63 = 95,306.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,876.76x = 242,709.63 × 95,306.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,876.76x = 23,131,800,497.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,131,800,497.40/175,876.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,522.78

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