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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,569.99, 243,665.38 and 95,997.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,569.99, 243,665.38 and 95,997.51 is: 132,475.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,569.99 : 243,665.38 = 95,997.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,569.99/243,665.38 = 95,997.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,569.99x = 243,665.38 × 95,997.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,569.99x = 23,391,269,753.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,391,269,753.20/176,569.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,475.91

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