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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,475.98, 243,533.65 and 95,903.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,475.98, 243,533.65 and 95,903.78 is: 132,345.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,475.98 : 243,533.65 = 95,903.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,475.98/243,533.65 = 95,903.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,475.98x = 243,533.65 × 95,903.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,475.98x = 23,355,797,112.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,355,797,112.68/176,475.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,345.48

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