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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,643.93, 243,766.24 and 96,069.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,643.93, 243,766.24 and 96,069.72 is: 132,574.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,643.93 : 243,766.24 = 96,069.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,643.93/243,766.24 = 96,069.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,643.93x = 243,766.24 × 96,069.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,643.93x = 23,418,554,422.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,418,554,422.25/176,643.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,574.92

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