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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,562.97, 243,661.70 and 95,995.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,562.97, 243,661.70 and 95,995.91 is: 132,476.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,562.97 : 243,661.70 = 95,995.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,562.97/243,661.70 = 95,995.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,562.97x = 243,661.70 × 95,995.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,562.97x = 23,390,527,472.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,390,527,472.79/176,562.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,476.97

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