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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,618.89, 243,735.69 and 96,047.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,618.89, 243,735.69 and 96,047.17 is: 132,545.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,618.89 : 243,735.69 = 96,047.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,618.89/243,735.69 = 96,047.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,618.89x = 243,735.69 × 96,047.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,618.89x = 23,410,123,252.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,410,123,252.50/176,618.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,545.98

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