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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,498.69, 243,569.79 and 95,926.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,498.69, 243,569.79 and 95,926.40 is: 132,379.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,498.69 : 243,569.79 = 95,926.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,498.69/243,569.79 = 95,926.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,498.69x = 243,569.79 × 95,926.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,498.69x = 23,364,772,623.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,364,772,623.82/176,498.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,379.30

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