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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,564.22, 243,663.43 and 95,997.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,564.22, 243,663.43 and 95,997.17 is: 132,478.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,564.22 : 243,663.43 = 95,997.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,564.22/243,663.43 = 95,997.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,564.22x = 243,663.43 × 95,997.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,564.22x = 23,390,998,494.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,390,998,494.18/176,564.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,478.70

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