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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,370.89, 243,394.46 and 95,799.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,370.89, 243,394.46 and 95,799.98 is: 132,205.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,370.89 : 243,394.46 = 95,799.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,370.89/243,394.46 = 95,799.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,370.89x = 243,394.46 × 95,799.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,370.89x = 23,317,182,704.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,317,182,704.14/176,370.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,205.40

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