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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,625.74, 243,741.23 and 96,051.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,625.74, 243,741.23 and 96,051.53 is: 132,549.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,625.74 : 243,741.23 = 96,051.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,625.74/243,741.23 = 96,051.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,625.74x = 243,741.23 × 96,051.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,625.74x = 23,411,718,627.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,411,718,627.49/176,625.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,549.87

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