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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,427.12, 243,469.84 and 95,853.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,427.12, 243,469.84 and 95,853.92 is: 132,278.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,427.12 : 243,469.84 = 95,853.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,427.12/243,469.84 = 95,853.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,427.12x = 243,469.84 × 95,853.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,427.12x = 23,337,538,565.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,337,538,565.77/176,427.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,278.63

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