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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,564.96, 243,664.46 and 95,997.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,564.96, 243,664.46 and 95,997.92 is: 132,479.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,564.96 : 243,664.46 = 95,997.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,564.96/243,664.46 = 95,997.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,564.96x = 243,664.46 × 95,997.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,564.96x = 23,391,281,337.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,391,281,337.92/176,564.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,479.75

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