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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,595.77, 243,702.60 and 96,023.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,595.77, 243,702.60 and 96,023.25 is: 132,512.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,595.77 : 243,702.60 = 96,023.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,595.77/243,702.60 = 96,023.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,595.77x = 243,702.60 × 96,023.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,595.77x = 23,401,115,685.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,401,115,685.45/176,595.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,512.32

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