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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,623.88, 243,742.60 and 96,052.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,623.88, 243,742.60 and 96,052.16 is: 132,552.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,623.88 : 243,742.60 = 96,052.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,623.88/243,742.60 = 96,052.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,623.88x = 243,742.60 × 96,052.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,623.88x = 23,412,003,214.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,412,003,214.02/176,623.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,552.88

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