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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,251.28, 243,225.99 and 95,678.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,251.28, 243,225.99 and 95,678.15 is: 132,035.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,251.28 : 243,225.99 = 95,678.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,251.28/243,225.99 = 95,678.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,251.28x = 243,225.99 × 95,678.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,251.28x = 23,271,411,538.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,271,411,538.99/176,251.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,035.42

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