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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,678.22, 243,813.38 and 96,106.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,678.22, 243,813.38 and 96,106.40 is: 132,625.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,678.22 : 243,813.38 = 96,106.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,678.22/243,813.38 = 96,106.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,678.22x = 243,813.38 × 96,106.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,678.22x = 23,432,024,524.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,432,024,524.03/176,678.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,625.43

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