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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,611.91, 264,338.71 and 96,527.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,611.91, 264,338.71 and 96,527.21 is: 144,474.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,611.91 : 264,338.71 = 96,527.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,611.91/264,338.71 = 96,527.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,611.91x = 264,338.71 × 96,527.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,611.91x = 25,515,876,608.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,515,876,608.29/176,611.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,474.27

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