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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,220.94, 243,178.38 and 95,646.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,220.94, 243,178.38 and 95,646.73 is: 131,988.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,220.94 : 243,178.38 = 95,646.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,220.94/243,178.38 = 95,646.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,220.94x = 243,178.38 × 95,646.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,220.94x = 23,259,216,853.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,259,216,853.70/176,220.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,988.95

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