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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,614.48, 243,729.13 and 96,042.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,614.48, 243,729.13 and 96,042.88 is: 132,539.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,614.48 : 243,729.13 = 96,042.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,614.48/243,729.13 = 96,042.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,614.48x = 243,729.13 × 96,042.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,614.48x = 23,408,446,735.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,408,446,735.66/176,614.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,539.80

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