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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,647.46, 243,771.08 and 96,073.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,647.46, 243,771.08 and 96,073.25 is: 132,579.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,647.46 : 243,771.08 = 96,073.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,647.46/243,771.08 = 96,073.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,647.46x = 243,771.08 × 96,073.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,647.46x = 23,419,878,212.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,419,878,212.39/176,647.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,579.77

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