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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,660.91, 243,789.71 and 96,086.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,660.91, 243,789.71 and 96,086.70 is: 132,598.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,660.91 : 243,789.71 = 96,086.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,660.91/243,789.71 = 96,086.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,660.91x = 243,789.71 × 96,086.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,660.91x = 23,424,948,247.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,424,948,247.42/176,660.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,598.37

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