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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,590.91, 243,698.50 and 96,018.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,590.91, 243,698.50 and 96,018.98 is: 132,507.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,590.91 : 243,698.50 = 96,018.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,590.91/243,698.50 = 96,018.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,590.91x = 243,698.50 × 96,018.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,590.91x = 23,399,681,397.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,399,681,397.53/176,590.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,507.85

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