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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,111.28, 243,034.56 and 95,538.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,111.28, 243,034.56 and 95,538.96 is: 131,844.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,111.28 : 243,034.56 = 95,538.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,111.28/243,034.56 = 95,538.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,111.28x = 243,034.56 × 95,538.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,111.28x = 23,219,269,106.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,219,269,106.46/176,111.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,844.30

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