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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,221.57, 243,186.03 and 95,649.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,221.57, 243,186.03 and 95,649.16 is: 131,995.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,221.57 : 243,186.03 = 95,649.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,221.57/243,186.03 = 95,649.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,221.57x = 243,186.03 × 95,649.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,221.57x = 23,260,538,541.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,260,538,541.02/176,221.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,995.98

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