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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,473.84, 243,533.10 and 95,899.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,473.84, 243,533.10 and 95,899.84 is: 132,341.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,473.84 : 243,533.10 = 95,899.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,473.84/243,533.10 = 95,899.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,473.84x = 243,533.10 × 95,899.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,473.84x = 23,354,785,324.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,354,785,324.70/176,473.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,341.34

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