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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,544.23, 243,632.62 and 95,971.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,544.23, 243,632.62 and 95,971.91 is: 132,442.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,544.23 : 243,632.62 = 95,971.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,544.23/243,632.62 = 95,971.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,544.23x = 243,632.62 × 95,971.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,544.23x = 23,381,887,695.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,381,887,695.13/176,544.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,442.10

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