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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,521.37, 243,604.22 and 95,954.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,521.37, 243,604.22 and 95,954.31 is: 132,419.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,521.37 : 243,604.22 = 95,954.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,521.37/243,604.22 = 95,954.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,521.37x = 243,604.22 × 95,954.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,521.37x = 23,374,874,363.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,374,874,363.42/176,521.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,419.52

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