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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,649.96, 243,780.08 and 96,079.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,649.96, 243,780.08 and 96,079.24 is: 132,591.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,649.96 : 243,780.08 = 96,079.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,649.96/243,780.08 = 96,079.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,649.96x = 243,780.08 × 96,079.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,649.96x = 23,422,204,813.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,422,204,813.54/176,649.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,591.06

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