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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,284.56, 243,275.22 and 95,712.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,284.56, 243,275.22 and 95,712.24 is: 132,084.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,284.56 : 243,275.22 = 95,712.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,284.56/243,275.22 = 95,712.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,284.56x = 243,275.22 × 95,712.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,284.56x = 23,284,416,242.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,284,416,242.69/176,284.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,084.26

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