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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,222.58, 243,189 and 95,650.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,222.58, 243,189 and 95,650.80 is: 131,999.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,222.58 : 243,189 = 95,650.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,222.58/243,189 = 95,650.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,222.58x = 243,189 × 95,650.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,222.58x = 23,261,222,401.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,261,222,401.20/176,222.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,999.10

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