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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,587.97, 243,684.68 and 96,015.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,587.97, 243,684.68 and 96,015.56 is: 132,497.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,587.97 : 243,684.68 = 96,015.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,587.97/243,684.68 = 96,015.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,587.97x = 243,684.68 × 96,015.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,587.97x = 23,397,519,315.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,397,519,315.12/176,587.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,497.81

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