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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,423.66, 243,463.34 and 95,851.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,423.66, 243,463.34 and 95,851.85 is: 132,274.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,423.66 : 243,463.34 = 95,851.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,423.66/243,463.34 = 95,851.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,423.66x = 243,463.34 × 95,851.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,423.66x = 23,336,411,546.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,336,411,546.18/176,423.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,274.84

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