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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,291.23, 243,286.82 and 95,723.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,291.23, 243,286.82 and 95,723.67 is: 132,101.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,291.23 : 243,286.82 = 95,723.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,291.23/243,286.82 = 95,723.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,291.23x = 243,286.82 × 95,723.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,291.23x = 23,288,306,904.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,288,306,904.12/176,291.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,101.34

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