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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,615.28, 264,343.77 and 96,530.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,615.28, 264,343.77 and 96,530.58 is: 144,479.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,615.28 : 264,343.77 = 96,530.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,615.28/264,343.77 = 96,530.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,615.28x = 264,343.77 × 96,530.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,615.28x = 25,517,257,437.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,517,257,437.49/176,615.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,479.33

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