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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,272.14, 264,408.27 and 96,266.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,272.14, 264,408.27 and 96,266.35 is: 144,399.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,272.14 : 264,408.27 = 96,266.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,272.14/264,408.27 = 96,266.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,272.14x = 264,408.27 × 96,266.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,272.14x = 25,453,619,100.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,453,619,100.83/176,272.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,399.56

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