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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,356.23, 243,374.51 and 95,783.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,356.23, 243,374.51 and 95,783.82 is: 132,183.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,356.23 : 243,374.51 = 95,783.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,356.23/243,374.51 = 95,783.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,356.23x = 243,374.51 × 95,783.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,356.23x = 23,311,338,562.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,311,338,562.64/176,356.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,183.24

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