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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,274.96, 243,259.41 and 95,702.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,274.96, 243,259.41 and 95,702.49 is: 132,069.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,274.96 : 243,259.41 = 95,702.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,274.96/243,259.41 = 95,702.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,274.96x = 243,259.41 × 95,702.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,274.96x = 23,280,531,252.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,280,531,252.93/176,274.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,069.42

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