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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,598.82, 243,709.42 and 96,026.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,598.82, 243,709.42 and 96,026.84 is: 132,518.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,598.82 : 243,709.42 = 96,026.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,598.82/243,709.42 = 96,026.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,598.82x = 243,709.42 × 96,026.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,598.82x = 23,402,645,111.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,402,645,111.63/176,598.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,518.69

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