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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,498.97, 243,570.17 and 95,926.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,498.97, 243,570.17 and 95,926.68 is: 132,379.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,498.97 : 243,570.17 = 95,926.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,498.97/243,570.17 = 95,926.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,498.97x = 243,570.17 × 95,926.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,498.97x = 23,364,877,755.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,364,877,755.14/176,498.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,379.68

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