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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,513.28, 243,589.98 and 95,941

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,513.28, 243,589.98 and 95,941 is: 132,399.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,513.28 : 243,589.98 = 95,941 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,513.28/243,589.98 = 95,941/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,513.28x = 243,589.98 × 95,941
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,513.28x = 23,370,266,271.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,370,266,271.18/176,513.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,399.48

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