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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,583.24, 243,689.94 and 96,016.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,583.24, 243,689.94 and 96,016.32 is: 132,505.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,583.24 : 243,689.94 = 96,016.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,583.24/243,689.94 = 96,016.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,583.24x = 243,689.94 × 96,016.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,583.24x = 23,398,211,259.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,398,211,259.82/176,583.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,505.28

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