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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,359, 243,368.82 and 95,784.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,359, 243,368.82 and 95,784.76 is: 132,179.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,359 : 243,368.82 = 95,784.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,359/243,368.82 = 95,784.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,359x = 243,368.82 × 95,784.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,359x = 23,311,024,015.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,311,024,015.18/176,359
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,179.38

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