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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,063.54, 242,967.74 and 95,490.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,063.54, 242,967.74 and 95,490.74 is: 131,777.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,063.54 : 242,967.74 = 95,490.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,063.54/242,967.74 = 95,490.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,063.54x = 242,967.74 × 95,490.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,063.54x = 23,201,167,596.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,201,167,596.44/176,063.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,777.25

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