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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,170.98, 243,114.71 and 95,596.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,170.98, 243,114.71 and 95,596.45 is: 131,922.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,170.98 : 243,114.71 = 95,596.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,170.98/243,114.71 = 95,596.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,170.98x = 243,114.71 × 95,596.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,170.98x = 23,240,903,218.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,240,903,218.78/176,170.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,922.43

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