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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,613.78, 264,341.52 and 96,529.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,613.78, 264,341.52 and 96,529.08 is: 144,477.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,613.78 : 264,341.52 = 96,529.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,613.78/264,341.52 = 96,529.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,613.78x = 264,341.52 × 96,529.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,613.78x = 25,516,643,731.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,516,643,731.40/176,613.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,477.08

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