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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,623.36, 243,741.86 and 96,051.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,623.36, 243,741.86 and 96,051.64 is: 132,552.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,623.36 : 243,741.86 = 96,051.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,623.36/243,741.86 = 96,051.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,623.36x = 243,741.86 × 96,051.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,623.36x = 23,411,805,389.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,411,805,389.65/176,623.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,552.15

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