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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,342.59, 243,352.72 and 95,770.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,342.59, 243,352.72 and 95,770.14 is: 132,162.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,342.59 : 243,352.72 = 95,770.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,342.59/243,352.72 = 95,770.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,342.59x = 243,352.72 × 95,770.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,342.59x = 23,305,924,063.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,305,924,063.78/176,342.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,162.76

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