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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,635.98, 243,755.30 and 96,061.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,635.98, 243,755.30 and 96,061.77 is: 132,563.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,635.98 : 243,755.30 = 96,061.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,635.98/243,755.30 = 96,061.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,635.98x = 243,755.30 × 96,061.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,635.98x = 23,415,565,084.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,415,565,084.57/176,635.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,563.96

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