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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,520.32, 243,590.90 and 95,946

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,520.32, 243,590.90 and 95,946 is: 132,401.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,520.32 : 243,590.90 = 95,946 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,520.32/243,590.90 = 95,946/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,520.32x = 243,590.90 × 95,946
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,520.32x = 23,371,572,491.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,371,572,491.40/176,520.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,401.60

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