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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,265.68, 243,246.72 and 95,693.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,265.68, 243,246.72 and 95,693.12 is: 132,056.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,265.68 : 243,246.72 = 95,693.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,265.68/243,246.72 = 95,693.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,265.68x = 243,246.72 × 95,693.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,265.68x = 23,277,037,566.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,277,037,566.57/176,265.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,056.55

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