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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,439.56, 243,486.09 and 95,867.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,439.56, 243,486.09 and 95,867.36 is: 132,296.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,439.56 : 243,486.09 = 95,867.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,439.56/243,486.09 = 95,867.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,439.56x = 243,486.09 × 95,867.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,439.56x = 23,342,367,427.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,342,367,427.59/176,439.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,296.68

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