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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,977.92, 242,849.40 and 95,408

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,977.92, 242,849.40 and 95,408 is: 131,662.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,977.92 : 242,849.40 = 95,408 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,977.92/242,849.40 = 95,408/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,977.92x = 242,849.40 × 95,408
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,977.92x = 23,169,775,555.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,169,775,555.20/175,977.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,662.97

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