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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,398.77, 243,421.09 and 95,826.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,398.77, 243,421.09 and 95,826.05 is: 132,234.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,398.77 : 243,421.09 = 95,826.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,398.77/243,421.09 = 95,826.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,398.77x = 243,421.09 × 95,826.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,398.77x = 23,326,081,541.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,326,081,541.39/176,398.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,234.94

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