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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,462.25, 243,517.91 and 96,974.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,462.25, 243,517.91 and 96,974.25 is: 133,824.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,462.25 : 243,517.91 = 96,974.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,462.25/243,517.91 = 96,974.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,462.25x = 243,517.91 × 96,974.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,462.25x = 23,614,966,198.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,614,966,198.95/176,462.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,824.47

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