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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,294.74, 243,285.24 and 95,720.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,294.74, 243,285.24 and 95,720.68 is: 132,093.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,294.74 : 243,285.24 = 95,720.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,294.74/243,285.24 = 95,720.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,294.74x = 243,285.24 × 95,720.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,294.74x = 23,287,428,606.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,287,428,606.76/176,294.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,093.72

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