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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,292.23, 243,288.20 and 95,724.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,292.23, 243,288.20 and 95,724.67 is: 132,102.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,292.23 : 243,288.20 = 95,724.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,292.23/243,288.20 = 95,724.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,292.23x = 243,288.20 × 95,724.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,292.23x = 23,288,682,659.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,288,682,659.89/176,292.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,102.72

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