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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,995.09, 242,874.32 and 95,421.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,995.09, 242,874.32 and 95,421.92 is: 131,682.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,995.09 : 242,874.32 = 95,421.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,995.09/242,874.32 = 95,421.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,995.09x = 242,874.32 × 95,421.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,995.09x = 23,175,532,241.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,175,532,241.61/175,995.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,682.83

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