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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,595.10, 243,701.52 and 96,022.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,595.10, 243,701.52 and 96,022.56 is: 132,511.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,595.10 : 243,701.52 = 96,022.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,595.10/243,701.52 = 96,022.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,595.10x = 243,701.52 × 96,022.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,595.10x = 23,400,843,826.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,400,843,826.29/176,595.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,511.29

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