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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,430.92, 243,471.70 and 95,859.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,430.92, 243,471.70 and 95,859.68 is: 132,284.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,430.92 : 243,471.70 = 95,859.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,430.92/243,471.70 = 95,859.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,430.92x = 243,471.70 × 95,859.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,430.92x = 23,339,119,251.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,339,119,251.06/176,430.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,284.74

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