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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,399.52, 243,422.13 and 95,826.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,399.52, 243,422.13 and 95,826.80 is: 132,235.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,399.52 : 243,422.13 = 95,826.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,399.52/243,422.13 = 95,826.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,399.52x = 243,422.13 × 95,826.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,399.52x = 23,326,363,767.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,326,363,767.08/176,399.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,235.98

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