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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,217.53, 243,179.36 and 95,644.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,217.53, 243,179.36 and 95,644.34 is: 131,988.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,217.53 : 243,179.36 = 95,644.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,217.53/243,179.36 = 95,644.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,217.53x = 243,179.36 × 95,644.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,217.53x = 23,258,730,871.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,258,730,871.18/176,217.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,988.75

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