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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,994.96, 242,872.28 and 95,422.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,994.96, 242,872.28 and 95,422.24 is: 131,682.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,994.96 : 242,872.28 = 95,422.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,994.96/242,872.28 = 95,422.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,994.96x = 242,872.28 × 95,422.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,994.96x = 23,175,416,991.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,175,416,991.51/175,994.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,682.28

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