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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,664.60, 243,801.16 and 96,096.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,664.60, 243,801.16 and 96,096.43 is: 132,615.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,664.60 : 243,801.16 = 96,096.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,664.60/243,801.16 = 96,096.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,664.60x = 243,801.16 × 96,096.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,664.60x = 23,428,421,170.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,428,421,170.37/176,664.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,615.26

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