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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,284.78, 243,272.22 and 95,711.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,284.78, 243,272.22 and 95,711.65 is: 132,081.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,284.78 : 243,272.22 = 95,711.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,284.78/243,272.22 = 95,711.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,284.78x = 243,272.22 × 95,711.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,284.78x = 23,283,985,575.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,283,985,575.36/176,284.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,081.66

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