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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,402.91, 243,436.49 and 95,829.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,402.91, 243,436.49 and 95,829.78 is: 132,245.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,402.91 : 243,436.49 = 95,829.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,402.91/243,436.49 = 95,829.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,402.91x = 243,436.49 × 95,829.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,402.91x = 23,328,464,801.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,328,464,801.52/176,402.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,245.35

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