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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,658.96, 243,792.50 and 96,088.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,658.96, 243,792.50 and 96,088.24 is: 132,603.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,658.96 : 243,792.50 = 96,088.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,658.96/243,792.50 = 96,088.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,658.96x = 243,792.50 × 96,088.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,658.96x = 23,425,592,250.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,425,592,250.20/176,658.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,603.48

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