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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,499.46, 243,571.12 and 95,926.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,499.46, 243,571.12 and 95,926.98 is: 132,380.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,499.46 : 243,571.12 = 95,926.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,499.46/243,571.12 = 95,926.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,499.46x = 243,571.12 × 95,926.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,499.46x = 23,365,041,956.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,365,041,956.82/176,499.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,380.25

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