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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,637.98, 243,758.05 and 96,063.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,637.98, 243,758.05 and 96,063.77 is: 132,566.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,637.98 : 243,758.05 = 96,063.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,637.98/243,758.05 = 96,063.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,637.98x = 243,758.05 × 96,063.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,637.98x = 23,416,317,250.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,416,317,250.85/176,637.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,566.72

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