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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,499.78, 243,571.29 and 95,927.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,499.78, 243,571.29 and 95,927.50 is: 132,380.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,499.78 : 243,571.29 = 95,927.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,499.78/243,571.29 = 95,927.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,499.78x = 243,571.29 × 95,927.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,499.78x = 23,365,184,921.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,365,184,921.48/176,499.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,380.82

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