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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,653.46, 243,784.91 and 96,082.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,653.46, 243,784.91 and 96,082.74 is: 132,595.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,653.46 : 243,784.91 = 96,082.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,653.46/243,784.91 = 96,082.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,653.46x = 243,784.91 × 96,082.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,653.46x = 23,423,522,123.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,423,522,123.45/176,653.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,595.89

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