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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,600.08, 243,706.80 and 96,027.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,600.08, 243,706.80 and 96,027.52 is: 132,517.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,600.08 : 243,706.80 = 96,027.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,600.08/243,706.80 = 96,027.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,600.08x = 243,706.80 × 96,027.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,600.08x = 23,402,559,611.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,402,559,611.14/176,600.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,517.27

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