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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,631.02, 243,748.51 and 96,056.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,631.02, 243,748.51 and 96,056.83 is: 132,557.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,631.02 : 243,748.51 = 96,056.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,631.02/243,748.51 = 96,056.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,631.02x = 243,748.51 × 96,056.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,631.02x = 23,413,709,187.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,413,709,187.82/176,631.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,557.18

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