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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,635.20, 243,759.44 and 96,064.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,635.20, 243,759.44 and 96,064.32 is: 132,570.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,635.20 : 243,759.44 = 96,064.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,635.20/243,759.44 = 96,064.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,635.20x = 243,759.44 × 96,064.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,635.20x = 23,416,584,847.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,416,584,847.18/176,635.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,570.32

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