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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,120.08, 243,046.60 and 95,551

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,120.08, 243,046.60 and 95,551 is: 131,860.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,120.08 : 243,046.60 = 95,551 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,120.08/243,046.60 = 95,551/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,120.08x = 243,046.60 × 95,551
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,120.08x = 23,223,345,676.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,223,345,676.60/176,120.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,860.86

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