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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,613.62, 243,729.77 and 96,043.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,613.62, 243,729.77 and 96,043.51 is: 132,541.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,613.62 : 243,729.77 = 96,043.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,613.62/243,729.77 = 96,043.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,613.62x = 243,729.77 × 96,043.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,613.62x = 23,408,662,426.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,408,662,426.74/176,613.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,541.66

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