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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,033.76, 242,927.84 and 95,461.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,033.76, 242,927.84 and 95,461.76 is: 131,737.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,033.76 : 242,927.84 = 95,461.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,033.76/242,927.84 = 95,461.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,033.76x = 242,927.84 × 95,461.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,033.76x = 23,190,319,159.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,190,319,159.40/176,033.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,737.91

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