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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,213.59, 243,168.26 and 95,639.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,213.59, 243,168.26 and 95,639.39 is: 131,978.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,213.59 : 243,168.26 = 95,639.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,213.59/243,168.26 = 95,639.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,213.59x = 243,168.26 × 95,639.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,213.59x = 23,256,463,219.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,256,463,219.74/176,213.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,978.83

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