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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,621.64, 243,739.49 and 96,049.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,621.64, 243,739.49 and 96,049.92 is: 132,549.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,621.64 : 243,739.49 = 96,049.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,621.64/243,739.49 = 96,049.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,621.64x = 243,739.49 × 96,049.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,621.64x = 23,411,158,515.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,411,158,515.34/176,621.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,549.77

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