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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,282.82, 243,268.91 and 95,708.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,282.82, 243,268.91 and 95,708.73 is: 132,077.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,282.82 : 243,268.91 = 95,708.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,282.82/243,268.91 = 95,708.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,282.82x = 243,268.91 × 95,708.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,282.82x = 23,282,957,946.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,282,957,946.04/176,282.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,077.29

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