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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,259.24, 243,236.04 and 95,685

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,259.24, 243,236.04 and 95,685 is: 132,044.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,259.24 : 243,236.04 = 95,685 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,259.24/243,236.04 = 95,685/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,259.24x = 243,236.04 × 95,685
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,259.24x = 23,274,040,487.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,274,040,487.40/176,259.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,044.37

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