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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,995.87, 242,873.13 and 95,423.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,995.87, 242,873.13 and 95,423.14 is: 131,683.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,995.87 : 242,873.13 = 95,423.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,995.87/242,873.13 = 95,423.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,995.87x = 242,873.13 × 95,423.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,995.87x = 23,175,716,686.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,175,716,686.23/175,995.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,683.30

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