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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,662.26, 243,791.82 and 96,088.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,662.26, 243,791.82 and 96,088.05 is: 132,600.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,662.26 : 243,791.82 = 96,088.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,662.26/243,791.82 = 96,088.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,662.26x = 243,791.82 × 96,088.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,662.26x = 23,425,480,589.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,425,480,589.75/176,662.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,600.37

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