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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,905.41, 242,749.39 and 95,332.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,905.41, 242,749.39 and 95,332.92 is: 131,559.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,905.41 : 242,749.39 = 95,332.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,905.41/242,749.39 = 95,332.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,905.41x = 242,749.39 × 95,332.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,905.41x = 23,142,008,176.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,142,008,176.92/175,905.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,559.39

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