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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,511.83, 243,587.81 and 95,939.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,511.83, 243,587.81 and 95,939.33 is: 132,397.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,511.83 : 243,587.81 = 95,939.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,511.83/243,587.81 = 95,939.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,511.83x = 243,587.81 × 95,939.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,511.83x = 23,369,649,589.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,369,649,589.93/176,511.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,397.08

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