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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,652.96, 243,784.22 and 96,082.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,652.96, 243,784.22 and 96,082.24 is: 132,595.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,652.96 : 243,784.22 = 96,082.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,652.96/243,784.22 = 96,082.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,652.96x = 243,784.22 × 96,082.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,652.96x = 23,423,333,934.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,423,333,934.25/176,652.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,595.20

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