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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,217.62, 243,179.69 and 95,645.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,217.62, 243,179.69 and 95,645.14 is: 131,989.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,217.62 : 243,179.69 = 95,645.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,217.62/243,179.69 = 95,645.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,217.62x = 243,179.69 × 95,645.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,217.62x = 23,258,955,264.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,258,955,264.68/176,217.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,989.96

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