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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,286.08, 243,273.40 and 95,712

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,286.08, 243,273.40 and 95,712 is: 132,081.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,286.08 : 243,273.40 = 95,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,286.08/243,273.40 = 95,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,286.08x = 243,273.40 × 95,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,286.08x = 23,284,183,660.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,284,183,660.80/176,286.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,081.81

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