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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,562.92, 243,661.53 and 95,995.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,562.92, 243,661.53 and 95,995.88 is: 132,476.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,562.92 : 243,661.53 = 95,995.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,562.92/243,661.53 = 95,995.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,562.92x = 243,661.53 × 95,995.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,562.92x = 23,390,502,994.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,390,502,994.50/176,562.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,476.87

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