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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,644.26, 243,770.22 and 96,072.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,644.26, 243,770.22 and 96,072.37 is: 132,580.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,644.26 : 243,770.22 = 96,072.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,644.26/243,770.22 = 96,072.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,644.26x = 243,770.22 × 96,072.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,644.26x = 23,419,582,161.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,419,582,161.40/176,644.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,580.49

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