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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,685.16, 243,823.12 and 96,111

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,685.16, 243,823.12 and 96,111 is: 132,631.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,685.16 : 243,823.12 = 96,111 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,685.16/243,823.12 = 96,111/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,685.16x = 243,823.12 × 96,111
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,685.16x = 23,434,083,886.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,434,083,886.32/176,685.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,631.87

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