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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,335.38, 243,343.17 and 95,761.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,335.38, 243,343.17 and 95,761.98 is: 132,151.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,335.38 : 243,343.17 = 95,761.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,335.38/243,343.17 = 95,761.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,335.38x = 243,343.17 × 95,761.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,335.38x = 23,303,023,778.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,303,023,778.68/176,335.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,151.72

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