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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,373.12, 243,387.90 and 95,799

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,373.12, 243,387.90 and 95,799 is: 132,198.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,373.12 : 243,387.90 = 95,799 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,373.12/243,387.90 = 95,799/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,373.12x = 243,387.90 × 95,799
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,373.12x = 23,316,317,432.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,316,317,432.10/176,373.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,198.81

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