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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,430.71, 243,475.47 and 95,858.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,430.71, 243,475.47 and 95,858.18 is: 132,284.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,430.71 : 243,475.47 = 95,858.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,430.71/243,475.47 = 95,858.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,430.71x = 243,475.47 × 95,858.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,430.71x = 23,339,116,494.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,339,116,494.05/176,430.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,284.89

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