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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,524.35, 243,608.34 and 95,957.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,524.35, 243,608.34 and 95,957.28 is: 132,423.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,524.35 : 243,608.34 = 95,957.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,524.35/243,608.34 = 95,957.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,524.35x = 243,608.34 × 95,957.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,524.35x = 23,375,993,691.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,375,993,691.72/176,524.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,423.62

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