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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,277, 243,262.26 and 96,789

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,277, 243,262.26 and 96,789 is: 133,568.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,277 : 243,262.26 = 96,789 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,277/243,262.26 = 96,789/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,277x = 243,262.26 × 96,789
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,277x = 23,545,110,883.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,545,110,883.14/176,277
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,568.82

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