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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,233.86, 243,196.12 and 95,659.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,233.86, 243,196.12 and 95,659.65 is: 132,006.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,233.86 : 243,196.12 = 95,659.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,233.86/243,196.12 = 95,659.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,233.86x = 243,196.12 × 95,659.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,233.86x = 23,264,055,720.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,264,055,720.56/176,233.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,006.73

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