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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,298.53, 243,291.20 and 95,725.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,298.53, 243,291.20 and 95,725.40 is: 132,100.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,298.53 : 243,291.20 = 95,725.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,298.53/243,291.20 = 95,725.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,298.53x = 243,291.20 × 95,725.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,298.53x = 23,289,145,741.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,289,145,741.40/176,298.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,100.63

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