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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,660.99, 243,790.12 and 96,086.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,660.99, 243,790.12 and 96,086.78 is: 132,598.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,660.99 : 243,790.12 = 96,086.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,660.99/243,790.12 = 96,086.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,660.99x = 243,790.12 × 96,086.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,660.99x = 23,425,007,626.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,425,007,626.61/176,660.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,598.64

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