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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,122.22, 243,048.74 and 95,549.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,122.22, 243,048.74 and 95,549.72 is: 131,858.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,122.22 : 243,048.74 = 95,549.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,122.22/243,048.74 = 95,549.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,122.22x = 243,048.74 × 95,549.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,122.22x = 23,223,239,053.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,223,239,053.35/176,122.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,858.66

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