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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,213.36, 243,171.93 and 95,638.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,213.36, 243,171.93 and 95,638.82 is: 131,980.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,213.36 : 243,171.93 = 95,638.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,213.36/243,171.93 = 95,638.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,213.36x = 243,171.93 × 95,638.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,213.36x = 23,256,675,585.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,256,675,585.11/176,213.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,980.20

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