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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,571.73, 243,669.57 and 95,999.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,571.73, 243,669.57 and 95,999.21 is: 132,479.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,571.73 : 243,669.57 = 95,999.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,571.73/243,669.57 = 95,999.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,571.73x = 243,669.57 × 95,999.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,571.73x = 23,392,085,556.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,392,085,556.46/176,571.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,479.22

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