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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,033.56, 242,926.37 and 95,461.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,033.56, 242,926.37 and 95,461.06 is: 131,736.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,033.56 : 242,926.37 = 95,461.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,033.56/242,926.37 = 95,461.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,033.56x = 242,926.37 × 95,461.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,033.56x = 23,190,008,304.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,190,008,304.85/176,033.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,736.29

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