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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,605.08, 243,713.70 and 96,032.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,605.08, 243,713.70 and 96,032.52 is: 132,524.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,605.08 : 243,713.70 = 96,032.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,605.08/243,713.70 = 96,032.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,605.08x = 243,713.70 × 96,032.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,605.08x = 23,404,440,769.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,404,440,769.52/176,605.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,524.17

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