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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,424.52, 243,464.82 and 95,851.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,424.52, 243,464.82 and 95,851.48 is: 132,274.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,424.52 : 243,464.82 = 95,851.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,424.52/243,464.82 = 95,851.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,424.52x = 243,464.82 × 95,851.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,424.52x = 23,336,463,324.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,336,463,324.93/176,424.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,274.49

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