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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,544.16, 243,628.07 and 95,973.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,544.16, 243,628.07 and 95,973.71 is: 132,442.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,544.16 : 243,628.07 = 95,973.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,544.16/243,628.07 = 95,973.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,544.16x = 243,628.07 × 95,973.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,544.16x = 23,381,889,738.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,381,889,738.04/176,544.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,442.16

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