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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,256.32, 243,233.76 and 95,683.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,256.32, 243,233.76 and 95,683.76 is: 132,043.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,256.32 : 243,233.76 = 95,683.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,256.32/243,233.76 = 95,683.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,256.32x = 243,233.76 × 95,683.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,256.32x = 23,273,520,715.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,273,520,715.74/176,256.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,043.61

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