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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,588.96, 243,693.76 and 96,017.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,588.96, 243,693.76 and 96,017.28 is: 132,504.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,588.96 : 243,693.76 = 96,017.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,588.96/243,693.76 = 96,017.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,588.96x = 243,693.76 × 96,017.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,588.96x = 23,398,811,988.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,398,811,988.17/176,588.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,504.39

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