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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,566, 243,663.72 and 95,993.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,566, 243,663.72 and 95,993.32 is: 132,472.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,566 : 243,663.72 = 95,993.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,566/243,663.72 = 95,993.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,566x = 243,663.72 × 95,993.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,566x = 23,390,089,446.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,390,089,446.35/176,566
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,472.22

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