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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,213.70, 243,177.25 and 95,642.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,213.70, 243,177.25 and 95,642.18 is: 131,987.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,213.70 : 243,177.25 = 95,642.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,213.70/243,177.25 = 95,642.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,213.70x = 243,177.25 × 95,642.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,213.70x = 23,258,002,316.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,258,002,316.41/176,213.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,987.48

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