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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,647.87, 243,775.25 and 96,076

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,647.87, 243,775.25 and 96,076 is: 132,585.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,647.87 : 243,775.25 = 96,076 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,647.87/243,775.25 = 96,076/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,647.87x = 243,775.25 × 96,076
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,647.87x = 23,420,950,919
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,420,950,919/176,647.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,585.53

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