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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,658.61, 243,776.88 and 96,084.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,658.61, 243,776.88 and 96,084.41 is: 132,589.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,658.61 : 243,776.88 = 96,084.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,658.61/243,776.88 = 96,084.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,658.61x = 243,776.88 × 96,084.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,658.61x = 23,423,157,686.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,423,157,686.44/176,658.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,589.96

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