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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,238.72, 243,213.71 and 95,666.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,238.72, 243,213.71 and 95,666.00 is: 132,021.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,238.72 : 243,213.71 = 95,666.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,238.72/243,213.71 = 95,666.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,238.72x = 243,213.71 × 95,666.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,238.72x = 23,267,281,086.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,267,281,086.46/176,238.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,021.39

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