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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,905.83, 242,749.42 and 95,335.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,905.83, 242,749.42 and 95,335.31 is: 131,562.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,905.83 : 242,749.42 = 95,335.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,905.83/242,749.42 = 95,335.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,905.83x = 242,749.42 × 95,335.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,905.83x = 23,142,589,755.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,142,589,755.93/175,905.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,562.38

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