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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,033.81, 242,926.71 and 95,461.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,033.81, 242,926.71 and 95,461.31 is: 131,736.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,033.81 : 242,926.71 = 95,461.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,033.81/242,926.71 = 95,461.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,033.81x = 242,926.71 × 95,461.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,033.81x = 23,190,101,363.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,190,101,363.27/176,033.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,736.63

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