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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,234.26, 243,203.42 and 95,661.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,234.26, 243,203.42 and 95,661.74 is: 132,013.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,234.26 : 243,203.42 = 95,661.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,234.26/243,203.42 = 95,661.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,234.26x = 243,203.42 × 95,661.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,234.26x = 23,265,261,354.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,265,261,354.29/176,234.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,013.27

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