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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,666.60, 243,803.92 and 96,098.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,666.60, 243,803.92 and 96,098.43 is: 132,618.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,666.60 : 243,803.92 = 96,098.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,666.60/243,803.92 = 96,098.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,666.60x = 243,803.92 × 96,098.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,666.60x = 23,429,173,939.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,429,173,939.85/176,666.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,618.02

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