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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,688.72, 243,827.91 and 96,116.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,688.72, 243,827.91 and 96,116.94 is: 132,640.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,688.72 : 243,827.91 = 96,116.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,688.72/243,827.91 = 96,116.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,688.72x = 243,827.91 × 96,116.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,688.72x = 23,435,992,595.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,435,992,595.80/176,688.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,640.00

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