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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,611.92, 243,729.06 and 96,044.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,611.92, 243,729.06 and 96,044.16 is: 132,543.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,611.92 : 243,729.06 = 96,044.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,611.92/243,729.06 = 96,044.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,611.92x = 243,729.06 × 96,044.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,611.92x = 23,408,752,835.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,408,752,835.29/176,611.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,543.45

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