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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,026, 242,931.24 and 96,553.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,026, 242,931.24 and 96,553.36 is: 133,252.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,026 : 242,931.24 = 96,553.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,026/242,931.24 = 96,553.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,026x = 242,931.24 × 96,553.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,026x = 23,455,827,470.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,455,827,470.97/176,026
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,252.06

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