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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,651.70, 243,780.87 and 96,079.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,651.70, 243,780.87 and 96,079.98 is: 132,591.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,651.70 : 243,780.87 = 96,079.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,651.70/243,780.87 = 96,079.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,651.70x = 243,780.87 × 96,079.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,651.70x = 23,422,461,113.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,422,461,113.98/176,651.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,591.20

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