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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,381.96, 243,411.50 and 95,809.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,381.96, 243,411.50 and 95,809.46 is: 132,219.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,381.96 : 243,411.50 = 95,809.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,381.96/243,411.50 = 95,809.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,381.96x = 243,411.50 × 95,809.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,381.96x = 23,321,123,893.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,321,123,893.74/176,381.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,219.44

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