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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,565.22, 243,664.81 and 95,998.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,565.22, 243,664.81 and 95,998.16 is: 132,480.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,565.22 : 243,664.81 = 95,998.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,565.22/243,664.81 = 95,998.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,565.22x = 243,664.81 × 95,998.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,565.22x = 23,391,373,785.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,391,373,785.92/176,565.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,480.08

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