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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,221.55, 243,179.24 and 95,647.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,221.55, 243,179.24 and 95,647.37 is: 131,989.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,221.55 : 243,179.24 = 95,647.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,221.55/243,179.24 = 95,647.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,221.55x = 243,179.24 × 95,647.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,221.55x = 23,259,453,050.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,259,453,050.47/176,221.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,989.83

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