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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,221.44, 243,179.07 and 95,647.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,221.44, 243,179.07 and 95,647.23 is: 131,989.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,221.44 : 243,179.07 = 95,647.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,221.44/243,179.07 = 95,647.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,221.44x = 243,179.07 × 95,647.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,221.44x = 23,259,404,439.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,259,404,439.48/176,221.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,989.64

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