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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,216.72, 243,179.28 and 95,644.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,216.72, 243,179.28 and 95,644.24 is: 131,989.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,216.72 : 243,179.28 = 95,644.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,216.72/243,179.28 = 95,644.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,216.72x = 243,179.28 × 95,644.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,216.72x = 23,258,697,419.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,258,697,419.35/176,216.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,989.16

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