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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,668.30, 243,802.98 and 96,096.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,668.30, 243,802.98 and 96,096.32 is: 132,613.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,668.30 : 243,802.98 = 96,096.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,668.30/243,802.98 = 96,096.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,668.30x = 243,802.98 × 96,096.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,668.30x = 23,428,568,878.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,428,568,878.28/176,668.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,613.31

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