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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,618.54, 243,734.74 and 96,046.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,618.54, 243,734.74 and 96,046.94 is: 132,545.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,618.54 : 243,734.74 = 96,046.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,618.54/243,734.74 = 96,046.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,618.54x = 243,734.74 × 96,046.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,618.54x = 23,409,975,948.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,409,975,948.70/176,618.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,545.41

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