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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,512.28, 243,588.60 and 95,940

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,512.28, 243,588.60 and 95,940 is: 132,398.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,512.28 : 243,588.60 = 95,940 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,512.28/243,588.60 = 95,940/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,512.28x = 243,588.60 × 95,940
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,512.28x = 23,369,890,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,369,890,284/176,512.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,398.10

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