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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,449, 243,499.62 and 96,961

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,449, 243,499.62 and 96,961 is: 133,806.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,449 : 243,499.62 = 96,961 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,449/243,499.62 = 96,961/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,449x = 243,499.62 × 96,961
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,449x = 23,609,966,654.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,609,966,654.82/176,449
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,806.18

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