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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,659.99, 243,788.74 and 96,085.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,659.99, 243,788.74 and 96,085.78 is: 132,597.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,659.99 : 243,788.74 = 96,085.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,659.99/243,788.74 = 96,085.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,659.99x = 243,788.74 × 96,085.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,659.99x = 23,424,630,388.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,424,630,388.43/176,659.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,597.26

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