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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,261.76, 243,241.44 and 95,689.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,261.76, 243,241.44 and 95,689.32 is: 132,051.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,261.76 : 243,241.44 = 95,689.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,261.76/243,241.44 = 95,689.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,261.76x = 243,241.44 × 95,689.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,261.76x = 23,275,607,989.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,275,607,989.42/176,261.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,051.38

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