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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,511.66, 243,587.72 and 95,939.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,511.66, 243,587.72 and 95,939.36 is: 132,397.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,511.66 : 243,587.72 = 95,939.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,511.66/243,587.72 = 95,939.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,511.66x = 243,587.72 × 95,939.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,511.66x = 23,369,649,960.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,369,649,960.66/176,511.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,397.20

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