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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,543.98, 243,632.28 and 95,971.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,543.98, 243,632.28 and 95,971.66 is: 132,441.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,543.98 : 243,632.28 = 95,971.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,543.98/243,632.28 = 95,971.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,543.98x = 243,632.28 × 95,971.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,543.98x = 23,381,793,676.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,381,793,676.75/176,543.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,441.75

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