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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,514.28, 243,591.36 and 95,942

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,514.28, 243,591.36 and 95,942 is: 132,400.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,514.28 : 243,591.36 = 95,942 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,514.28/243,591.36 = 95,942/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,514.28x = 243,591.36 × 95,942
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,514.28x = 23,370,642,261.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,370,642,261.12/176,514.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,400.86

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