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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,436.13, 243,482.86 and 95,864.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,436.13, 243,482.86 and 95,864.31 is: 132,293.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,436.13 : 243,482.86 = 95,864.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,436.13/243,482.86 = 95,864.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,436.13x = 243,482.86 × 95,864.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,436.13x = 23,341,316,370.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,341,316,370.73/176,436.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,293.29

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