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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,422.92, 243,460.68 and 95,851.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,422.92, 243,460.68 and 95,851.68 is: 132,273.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,422.92 : 243,460.68 = 95,851.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,422.92/243,460.68 = 95,851.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,422.92x = 243,460.68 × 95,851.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,422.92x = 23,336,115,191.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,336,115,191.94/176,422.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,273.72

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