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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,255.76, 243,233.16 and 95,683.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,255.76, 243,233.16 and 95,683.32 is: 132,043.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,255.76 : 243,233.16 = 95,683.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,255.76/243,233.16 = 95,683.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,255.76x = 243,233.16 × 95,683.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,255.76x = 23,273,356,282.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,273,356,282.89/176,255.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,043.10

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