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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,271.96, 243,255.36 and 95,699.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,271.96, 243,255.36 and 95,699.52 is: 132,065.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,271.96 : 243,255.36 = 95,699.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,271.96/243,255.36 = 95,699.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,271.96x = 243,255.36 × 95,699.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,271.96x = 23,279,421,189.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,279,421,189.43/176,271.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,065.37

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