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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,222.78, 243,187.67 and 95,650.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,222.78, 243,187.67 and 95,650.32 is: 131,997.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,222.78 : 243,187.67 = 95,650.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,222.78/243,187.67 = 95,650.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,222.78x = 243,187.67 × 95,650.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,222.78x = 23,260,977,239.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,260,977,239.62/176,222.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,997.57

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