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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,435.13, 243,481.48 and 95,863.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,435.13, 243,481.48 and 95,863.31 is: 132,291.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,435.13 : 243,481.48 = 95,863.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,435.13/243,481.48 = 95,863.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,435.13x = 243,481.48 × 95,863.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,435.13x = 23,340,939,139.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,340,939,139.43/176,435.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,291.90

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