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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,519.78, 243,598.92 and 95,947.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,519.78, 243,598.92 and 95,947.49 is: 132,408.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,519.78 : 243,598.92 = 95,947.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,519.78/243,598.92 = 95,947.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,519.78x = 243,598.92 × 95,947.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,519.78x = 23,372,704,940.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,372,704,940.71/176,519.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,408.42

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