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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,071.68, 242,977.50 and 95,499

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,071.68, 242,977.50 and 95,499 is: 131,787.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,071.68 : 242,977.50 = 95,499 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,071.68/242,977.50 = 95,499/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,071.68x = 242,977.50 × 95,499
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,071.68x = 23,204,108,272.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,204,108,272.50/176,071.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,787.85

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