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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,647.23, 243,774.81 and 96,076.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,647.23, 243,774.81 and 96,076.35 is: 132,586.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,647.23 : 243,774.81 = 96,076.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,647.23/243,774.81 = 96,076.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,647.23x = 243,774.81 × 96,076.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,647.23x = 23,420,993,966.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,420,993,966.74/176,647.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,586.25

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