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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,661.91, 243,791.08 and 96,087.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,661.91, 243,791.08 and 96,087.70 is: 132,599.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,661.91 : 243,791.08 = 96,087.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,661.91/243,791.08 = 96,087.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,661.91x = 243,791.08 × 96,087.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,661.91x = 23,425,324,157.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,425,324,157.72/176,661.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,599.74

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